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Narrative

Experienced attorney represents and assists families in planning for the future of their disabled son or daughter. Representation includes drafting planning documents such as wills, trusts - including special needs trusts, healthcare proxies, durable powers of attorney and more legal counseling on a range of issues involving adult services and government benefits.  The firm will handle any needed probate court proceedings and/or litigation involving guardianship, conservatorship and court approved estate plans. Licensed to appear in all Massachusetts and Rhode Island courts.

Past Deputy Commissioner of Massachusetts. Department of Developmental Services and former human service administrator of service provider serving persons with disabilities. Phone#: 508-459-8059. Offices in Worcester, Framingham, and Centerville (Cape Cod), MA.

Consultant Specialties

• Advocacy
• Consultation
• Custody & Guardianship (Guardianship)
• Disability Law
• Lawyer (Attorney)
• Life Planning (Personal Futures Planning)
• Making a Will & Legal Services (Estate Planning)
• Money Management Specialist (Financial Planner)
• Personal Injury law
• Program Planning (Program Development)
• Savings & Retirement Planning (Financial Planning)
• Senior Law (Elder Law)
• SSI & SSDI Legal Help (SSI & SSDI Legal Advice)
• Trusts
• Turning 22 Help (Transition)
• Understanding Disability (Disability Awareness)

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Blind
• Chemical Sensitivities
• Chronic Health Impairment
• Deaf
• Depression
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Multiple Disability
• Physical Disabilities
• Speech Impairment
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Areas of Concentration: Special Needs Planning
• Fees: Personal Funds
• Hours: Flexible