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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, I am able to give back to each individual."
Bar & Court Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Practice Area
- Business & Corporate
- Domestic Relations & Family
- Estate Planning & Elder
Education
- Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1996
- Bryant College
- B.S.B.A. - 1993
Awards, Achievements & Appointments
- Recipient, SuperLawyers Massachusetts and New England Rising Star Award, BostonMagazine, 2005-2007
- Recipient, Top 10 Lawyers Under 40 Distinction, Business West, August 2002
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Certified Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc.
- Trustee, Top Floor Learning Center, 2007-Present
- Co-President, Italian Cultural Center, 2007-Present
- Member, Advisory Group, Lighthouse, 2007-Present
Publications & Lectures
- “Mediation: The Art of Compromise,” BusinessWest, October 2019
- Lecturer, The Dollars and Cents of Divorce, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Forum, May 2016
- Quoted in: “Why Divorce Mediation is An Appealing Alternative to A Court Fight,” BusinessWest, October 2015
- Lecturer, The Dollars and Cents of Divorce, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Forum, April 2015
- Do You Need a Trust? - Perhaps to Your Surprise, the Answer Is Probably ‘Yes,’ Healthcare News, December 1, 2010
- Long-term Care Insurance - How to Protect Your Nest Egg and Provide for Your Care, Healthcare News, April 1, 2010
- Estate Planning for Women, Healthcare Ledger, November 1, 2009
Do You Need a Trust? – Perhaps to Your Surprise, the Answer Is Probably ‘Yes’
Healthcare News, December 1, 2010
Long-term Care Insurance – How to Protect Your Nest Egg and Provide for Your Care
Healthcare News, April 1, 2010
Estate Planning for Women
Healthcare Ledger, November 1, 2009
The Sandwich Generation – What to Do When You’re Caught in the Middle of Caring for Children and Parents
BusinessWest, September 28, 2009
Reverse Mortgage – It Could Be the Most Useful Tool in Your Financial Toolbox
Healthcare News, May 1, 2009
Estate Planning from the Male Perspective
Healthcare Ledger, December 1, 2008
New Laws of Marriage Life Planning – Are Crucial for Non-traditional Couples
Healthcare Ledger, August 28, 2008
HIPAA: Understanding Its Effect on the Medical Community – and the Patient Since 1996
Healthcare Ledger, August 22, 2008
Caring for the Caregiver: A Real Dilemma Families Face in an Age of Living Longer
Healthcare Ledger, August 22, 2008
Veterans Pension and Benefits: A Little Secret That Veterans Need to Know
Healthcare Ledger, June 2, 2008
Artificial Conception: Legal Issues Addressed during Artificial Insemination or In-vitro Fertilization
Healthcare Ledger, March 25, 2008
Who’s Your Momma? A Review of Surrogacy Rights of Partners in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Helps to Answer This Question.
Healthcare Ledger, December 27, 2007
The Family Medical Leave Act and Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act Provide Time at Home for New Moms
Healthcare Ledger, November 16, 2007
Advanced Directives – A Way To Speak For Yourself When Your Voice Cannot Be Heard
Healthcare Ledger, October 26, 2007
Reverse Mortgages Demystified – Borrowing the Equity in Your Own Residence Can Provide Financial Security
Healthcare Ledger, September 7, 2007
New Family Plan? New Estate Plan.
Healthcare Ledger, June 27, 2007
I’ll Trade You? – Avoiding Taxes Through Like Kind Exchanges
Healthcare Ledger, March 16, 2007
Special Needs Require Special Planning
Healthcare Ledger, March 10, 2007
Be Careful with Handshake Deals – The Recipe for Business Agreement Success Calls for More Than a Pinch of Trust
BusinessWest, August 21, 2006
Your Will Means Your Way – A Look at the Most Overlooked and Undervalued Estate Planning Tool
Healthcare Ledger, June 26, 2006
License to Chill – ‘Tis the Season for Liquor-serving Establishments to Act Responsibly
BusinessWest, May 30, 2006
The Power Of Planning: Legal Tools You Can Use To Avoid Guardianship and Conservatorship
Healthcare Ledger, April 19, 2006
Shaking The Money Tree – There Are Many Options for Finding Cash for Your Strapped Business
BusinessWest, April 19, 2006
Guardians And Conservators: Who are They? What Do They Do? Can You Avoid Them?
Healthcare Ledger, March 7, 2006
Medicaid Proposals Will Strain Everyone
Healthcare Ledger, February 17, 2006
My Home Sweet Home – How to protect your personal residence from Medicaid Recovery
Healthcare Ledger, January 17, 2006
Identifying the Perfect Location – Many Factors Go into the Process of Choosing a Site for Your Business
December 5, 2005
Five Steps to Follow On the Path of Long Term Care Planning
Healthcare Ledger, October 17, 2005
1031 Like-kind Exchanges
BusinessWest, October 25, 2004
Employers – The Allowance Of Same-Sex Marriages Affects You Too!
Face the Fax, Knowledgeservice.com ENewsletter, March 19, 2004
A New World of Marriage – Life Planning Is Crucial for Non-Traditional Couples
BusinessWest, December 29, 2003
Business Real Estate Acquisition – A Deal That You Can Grow With
Valley Business Outlook, June 5, 2003
Telemarketing Law Loopholes May Disappoint Consumers
BusinessWest, April 14, 2003
Advanced Directives – When Individuals Cannot Speak To Their Own Healthcare Decisions
Healthcare News, October 31, 2002
Planning to Care for Your Special Needs Child Seminar
November 10, 2009
Regional Law Firm Announces New Partners
January 18, 2008
8 SuperLawyers Rising Stars Among Regional Law Firm
April 20, 2007
SuperLawyers Rising Stars Among Local Law Firm
May 1, 2006
Girl Scout Cookie Donation to VA Hospital
May 17, 2005
Collaborative law: a different approach to dispute resolution
May 23, 2011
Mediation in divorce – what are the advantages?
January 11, 2011
Seminar: Legal Issues for Small Business Workshop July 22, 2014
Seminar: The Probate Process From Start to Finish October 28, 2013
Seminar: Now is the time to invest in rental property September 21, 2013
Seminar: Getting Your Financial House in Order November 7, 2012
Seminar: An Evening of Information About Estate Planning September 12, 2012
Seminar: Financial Planning for Families of Special Needs Children May 8, 2012
Seminar: How to develop a successful retirement plan April 5, 2011
Seminar: 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
Contributor: 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