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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."
Harley's practice consists of estate & elder planning, estate settlement, zoning and family business.
Bar & Court Admissions
- New York, 1971
- Massachusetts, 1972
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1971
- Bentley College of Accounting and Finance
- B.S. - 1968
- Honors: Accounting
Awards, Accomplishments & Appointments
- Award, Paul Harris Fellow, by the Rotary Club of Northampton
Professional & Community Activities
- Chairman of the Board, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 2003 to Present
- Trustee & Member of the Executive Committee, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 1995 to Present
- Member and Director, National Development Council, The Clarke School for the Deaf, 1984 to 1994
- Director, American Red Cross, Northampton Chapter, 1981 to 1995
- Director, Hampshire Regional YMCA, Northampton, 1988 to 1997
- Member, Rotary Northampton, Past President and Board Member, 1976 to Present
- Director, American Cancer Society, Northampton Chapter, 1978 to 1981
- Vice-President & Director, Children's Aid & Family Services, 1976
Author: 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