Top Elder Law Lawyers Near Me in Boston Area
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FAQs - Elder Law Lawyers in city Boston How many Elder Law lawyers actively serve residents of Boston, Massachusetts? Approximately 39 licensed attorneys focus on Elder Law across Boston, Massachusetts. Most matters are filed through the Massachusetts District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Elder Law lawyers in Boston, Massachusetts? In Boston, typical rates range from $206-$416 per hour for Elder Law. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3556 and $7056, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Elder Law matters usually take in courts near Boston? Elder Law cases in Boston, Massachusetts usually take around 4-12 months depending on complexity and the Massachusetts District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Elder Law cases for people living in Boston, Massachusetts? Residents of Boston typically see Elder Law filings handled by the Massachusetts District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Elder Law? About 57% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Elder Law, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.. Areas of Practice. · Estate Planning. · Trust and Estate Administration. · Elder Law and Long-term Care Planning. Bar Admissions. · Massachusetts. · North Carolina. · South Carolina. Education. · University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC, J.D. cum laude. · Law Journal: ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal, Articles Editor. · Moot Court Bar, Competition Team Member. · President of Women in Law Organization. · University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. Honors and Awards. · CALI Award in Professional Responsibility , 1999 – 2000. · Karen Lee Scholarship Award, 1998 – 1999. · Order of the Coif. Professional Associations and Memberships. · Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), Member. · Nat. Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and (MANAELA), Member. · Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC), Member. · Trusts and Estates Consortium
Michael Harrington received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. in philosophy from Boston College. Michael has been practicing elder law and estate planning since 2005 when he started his own law practice in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2008, he opened an office in Nashua, New Hampshire. Michael enjoys working with elders and their families. He is an ombudsman for Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. As an ombudsman, Michael checks in on residents of a nursing home to make sure that they are being cared for in a compassionate and ethical manner.
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