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Harley M. SacksOf Counsel
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"Zealous and aggressive representation can exist comfortably and harmoniously with the delivery of quality and timely legal representation while upholding the highest ethical standards of practice. I strive to make these harmonious philosophies in my practice of law. My relationship with my clients is generally one of an old style family or general counsel where I am called upon for guidance and consultation. My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing people move on with their lives happily and prosperously." |
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Harley's practice consists of estate & elder planning, estate settlement, zoning and family business. |
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EducationSuffolk University, J.D., 1971 Bentley College of Accounting and Finance, B.S., in Accounting, 1968 |
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Bar & Court AdmissionCommonwealth of Massachusetts United States Supreme Court U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court for Massachusetts New York |
Professional Associations & MembershipsMember, Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association, (formerly Massachusetts Conveyancer’s Association,) & former director |
Professional & Community ActivitiesChairman of the Board, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 2003-Present Trustee & Member of the Executive Committee, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 1995-Present Member and Director, National Development Council, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 1984-1994 Director, American Red Cross, Northampton Chapter, 1981-1995 Director, Hampshire Regional YMCA, Northampton, 1988-1997 Member, Rotary Northampton, 1976-Present, also Past President and Board Member Member, Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council, 1976-Present, also Past President and Trustee Director, American Cancer Society, Northampton Chapter, 1978-1981 Vice-President & Director, Children's Aid & Family Services, 1976 |
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Awards, Achievements & AppointmentsAward, Paul Harris Fellow, by the Rotary Club of Northampton: awarded to an individual who has made a significant and continuing contribution to the community over an extended period of time. Notable Case: Cummington School of the Arts vs. Town of Cummington (1978) Represented town in case dealing with claim for real estate tax abatement by a non-traditional school. Established criteria for measuring such entitlement. |
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LecturesAuthor: Medicaid Planning Update, written materials presented at Forum sponsored by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Foundation, December 1995-1998 Lecturer: Medicaid Planning Update, workshop sponsored by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Foundation, December 1995 Lecturer: Pro Bono Publico Presented workshop at Massachusetts Conveyancer’s Association Meeting on Pro bono opportunities and obligations for lawyers, May 1989 |
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