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Peter C. Herbst Jr. advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. Peter enjoys educating his clients on the options available to them so that they can implement a plan that meets their specific goals. Working closely with client’s insurance, financial and other advisors, Peter ensures their estate plan is integrated with their overall financial planning.

Jeffrey M. Sankey is a cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Law, and holds a Master of Laws degree in criminal law. He has been a member of the Massachusetts bar since 1988. He also holds memberships before the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States; the United States Court of Military Appeals; the United States District Courts for Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and the state courts of Rhode Island. In addition, Attorney Sankey served as a member of the Town of Mansfield School Committee for nine years.. Attorney Sankey served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1993, followed by service in the Marine Corps Reserves until his retirement in 2005 at the rank of Colonel. Throughout his legal career in the Marine Corps, Attorney Sankey represented hundreds of Marines and sailors charged with criminal offenses in courts-martial across the United States. During his final five years of service, Attorney Sankey was assigned as a Military Trial Judge and Senior Reserve Trial Judge for the Marine Corps. Upon his retirement, Attorney Sankey was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. Attorney Sankey offers a wide range of litigation experience to clients of the firm. His practice includes an interest in employment law, in which he has represented both employers and employees in state and federal courts and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, non-compete agreements and other workplace issues. He has substantial experience as a criminal defense counsel, and has represented clients in Juvenile, District and Superior Courts throughout the Commonwealth. Attorney Sankey devotes a significant part of his practice to education law, representing students who require assistance to obtain special education services or who are facing disciplinary hearings. In the area of civil litigation and personal injury litigation, Attorney Sankey has from time to time represented individuals, insurance companies and municipalities, and is well prepared to assist in the evaluation and trial of such claims.

Briana N. Nashawaty is an associate at Herbst Law Group and represents clients on a variety of matters including estate planning, estate administration and elder law. Briana passed the July 2018 Massachusetts Bar Exam and was sworn in as an Attorney in November, 2018. Prior to joining the firm, Briana worked in general litigation where she gained experience in litigating personal injury matters, consumer protection matters, insurance claim disputes, discrimination, landlord/tenant disputes, and business transactions.. During law school, Briana worked as a legal intern for Lovenberg & Associates while maintaining Dean’s List recognition for every semester. During her second year, Briana was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excellent achievement in the study of Law and Ethics of Lawyering.. Prior to law school, Briana lived in California where she studied Philosophy with an emphasis in Law and Society at California State Polytechnic University. During undergrad, Briana participated in a Clinical Ethics Internship where she worked closely with her professor to provide guidance/ training to hospital staff regarding hospital ethics and end of life care/decisions. Briana went on to represent her undergraduate university at the California Regional Ethics Bowl Competition where her team won first place and earned a spot as finalists in the 19th Annual National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition where her team placed 5th in the nation.