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Julie A. Dialessi-LafleyShareholder
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"There are many practitioners in the legal industry, and I know as a member of the legal profession, the best way in which I can differentiate myself from my peers is through the high quality of my representation and the level of service which I offer to my clients. My philosophy is that I am here for my clients and it should not be the other way around. I strive to service my clients in the most professional and efficient manner from both a time and cost perspective, while ultimately achieving the desired end result. A successful attorney/client relationship is one of trust, hard work, communication, service and accomplishment. By establishing long term relationships with my clients and with the community through civic involvement, I am able to give back to each individual and the community as a whole." |
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Julie is a multi-faceted business lawyer with experience in all aspects of corporate, business, real estate and general legal matters. Her additional specialties include: Probate, Estate Planning, Family, Commercial and Civil Litigation |
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EducationWestern New England College, J.D., 1996 Bryant College, B.S.B.A., 1993 |
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Bar & Court AdmissionCommonwealth of Massachusetts State of Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts |
Professional Associations & MembershipsMassachusetts Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association Hampden County Bar Association Women's Bar Association |
Professional & Community ActivitiesSecretary: Wilbraham’s Children Museum, 2009 - 2013 Trustee: Top Floor Learning Center, 2007 Co-President, Italian Cultural Center, 2007 Member: Advisory Group, Lighthouse, 2007 Corporator: Ludlow Boys and Girls Club, 2004 Member: Alzheimer's Association Steering Committee, 2004 - Present Member: Commercial Investment Division Committee and the Affiliate Task Force, Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley, 2003 - Present Member: Board of Directors & Executive Committee, Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, 1997 - Present, Past Chairman, 2000 Member: Women's Partnership Member : Women's Business Owner's Alliance of the Pioneer Valley, Inc. Trustee: Georgetown Condominium Trust, 2001 - Present Chairperson, Human Rights Committee, Goodwill Services of Hartford and Springfield, 1997 - Present Member: Estate Planning Council Volunteer Attorney: Western MA Family Violence Legal Project, 1998 - Present Volunteer Attorney: Western MA Legal Service, 1998 - Present Volunteer Mediator: Hampden County Probate and Family Court Mediation Services Program, 1999 - Present |
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Awards, Achievements & AppointmentsRecipient: SuperLawyers Rising Star Award Boston Magazine, 2007 Recipient: SuperLawyers Rising Star Award Boston Magazine, 2006 Recipient: SuperLawyers Rising Stars Award, Boston Magazine, 2005 Recipient: Top 10 Lawyers Under 40 Distinction, BusinessWest, August 2002 Phi Alpha Delta Recipient: CALI Excellence For The Future Award in Law and Economics Recipient: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Estate Planning Certified Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. |
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Articles
Estate Planning for Women
The Sandwich Generation - What to Do When You’re Caught in the Middle of Caring for Children and Parents
Reverse Mortgage - It Could Be the Most Useful Tool in Your Financial Toolbox
Your Child's Education - Navigating and Advocating for Families with Special-needs Children
Estate Planning from the Male Perspective
New Laws of Marriage Life Planning - Are Crucial for Non-traditional Couples
HIPAA: Understanding Its Effect on the Medical Community - and the Patient Since 1996
Caring for the Caregiver: A Real Dilemma Families Face in an Age of Living Longer
Veterans Pension and Benefits: A Little Secret That Veterans Need to Know
Artificial Conception: Legal Issues Addressed during Artificial Insemination or In-vitro Fertilization
Who's Your Momma? A Review of Surrogacy Rights of Partners in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Helps to Answer This Question.
The Family Medical Leave Act and Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act Provide Time at Home for New Moms
Advanced Directives - A Way To Speak For Yourself When Your Voice Cannot Be Heard
Reverse Mortgages Demystified - Borrowing the Equity in Your Own Residence Can Provide Financial Security
New Family Plan? New Estate Plan.
I'll Trade You? - Avoiding Taxes Through Like Kind Exchanges
Special Needs Require Special Planning
Be Careful with Handshake Deals - The Recipe for Business Agreement Success Calls for More Than a Pinch of Trust
Your Will Means Your Way - A Look at the Most Overlooked and Undervalued Estate Planning Tool
License to Chill - 'Tis the Season for Liquor-serving Establishments to Act Responsibly
Shaking The Money Tree - There Are Many Options for Finding Cash for Your Strapped Business
The Power Of Planning: Legal Tools You Can Use To Avoid Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardians And Conservators: Who are They? What Do They Do? Can You Avoid Them?
Medicaid Proposals Will Strain Everyone
My Home Sweet Home - How to protect your personal residence from Medicaid Recovery
Identifying the Perfect Location - Many Factors Go into the Process of Choosing a Site for Your Business
Five Steps to Follow On the Path of Long Term Care Planning
1031 Like-kind Exchanges
Employers - The Allowance Of Same-Sex Marriages Affects You Too!
A New World of Marriage - Life Planning Is Crucial for Non-Traditional Couples
Business Real Estate Acquisition - A Deal That You Can Grow With
Telemarketing Law Loopholes May Disappoint Consumers
Advanced Directives - When Individuals Cannot Speak To Their Own Healthcare Decisions |
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News
Planning to Care for Your Special Needs Child Seminar
Regional Law Firm Announces New Partners
8 SuperLawyers Rising Stars Among Regional Law Firm
SuperLawyers Rising Stars Among Local Law Firm
Girl Scout Cookie Donation to VA Hospital
SuperLawyers Rising Stars Among Local Law Firm |
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LecturesSeminar: Simple estate planning techniques - "Estate Planning: What You Need to Know" , May 5, 2010 Seminar: Special Needs Planning, April 15, 2010 Seminar: Special Needs Workshop:Financial and Legal Considerations for Families with Special Needs Dependents, March 22, 2010 Seminar: Special Needs Trusts, March 18, 2010 Seminar: Estate Planning, December 9, 2009 Seminar: Medicaid Law, November 18, 2009 Seminar: Common Debt and Credit Issues / Debt in a Down Economy, October 28, 2009 Contributer: Family Law Bits , Healthcare Ledger, August 2008 Lecturer: Successfully Starting a Small Business, MCLE, 2007 Adjunct Professor, Bay Path College, Legal Studies Division, 2004 Adjunct Professor: College of Our Lady of the Elms, Litigation Principles; 2000-Present Lecturer: Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants, Institute of Managerial Accountants, 2000-Present Lecturer: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Foundation - Organization of a Small Business, 2001-Present, Category D - Guardian Ad Litum Training, 2004 Lecturer: Holyoke Community College; First Time Buyer Continuing Education Series Lecturer: Estate Planning, Hampden County Sheriff's Department and Correctional Center, May and October 2002, September 2003 “Smart Women Finish Rich” Seminar, September 2002-Present |
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