Bacon Wilson P.C.

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Bruce M. Fogel

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Northampton Office

Phone 413-584-1287
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"Virtually every legal matter has some tax or financial implication. It is my job to counsel my clients about the options they have available to resolve those legal matters, and at the same time assess the tax or financial impact of those options in order to try to maximize the final results on an after-tax basis. My analytical mind, education and experience combine to enable me to evaluate the issues en route to identifying practical and workable solutions. I feel that the most gratifying way to establish a relationship with a new client is as a result of a referral from an existing client."

Bruce is a member of the firm’s estate planning and elder, real estate and zoning and business and corporate departments. He has extensive experience in matters relating to income, gift and estate taxes, and he focuses on the tax implications of all legal transactions.

Education

Boston University School of Law, L.L.M., 1978

Western New England School of Law, J.D., 1975

Columbia College, B.A., 1970

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning & Elder

Real Estate & Zoning

Business & Corporate

Bar & Court Admission

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

US Tax Court

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

Hampshire County Bar Association

Professional & Community Activities

Member, Board of Directors, United Way of Hampshire County, 2006 - Present

Member: Citizens Actions Committee, (Northampton State Hospital Reuse,) 1996-Present

Solicitor: Hampshire Regional YMCA, Clarke School for the Deaf, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and Hampshire County United Way

Awards, Achievements & Appointments

Designated as "SuperLawyer" 2006 in Boston Magazine

Elected to Columbia University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006

Outstanding Young Men of America, 1983

Who' s Who in American Law, 1975

Articles

Limiting the Damage - Steps Taken Now Can Lighten Your Tax Burden Later
BusinessWest, December 22, 2008

The Numbers Game - Personal Income-tax Considerations for Tax Year 2008
BusinessWest, November 10, 2008

A Matter of Trust - Giving Someone Power of Attorney over Your Financial Matters Is a Key Decision
Healthcare News, March 5, 2007

Power of Attorney - Designating Someone to Handle Your Financial Matters
BusinessWest, December 16, 2006

News

Regional Law Firm Announces New Partners
January 18, 2008

Boston Magazine Distinguishes 9 SuperLawyers from Regional Law Firm
November 6, 2006

Regional Law Firm Adds Five Attorneys
August 15, 2006

Lectures

Contributer: Estate Planning Bits

Host: Financial Radio Talk Show, WHMP AM 1600, 1400 & 1240, Saturday Mornings, 8:30AM

Lecturer: Legal, Tax and Financial Matters: Northampton Institution for Savings, Smith College, Franklin/Hampshire Board of Realtors, and City of Northampton Chamber of Commerce