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Audrey Bernhardt is an attorney with considerable experience in areas of elder law including trust & estate administration, and probate. She has a unique perspective on matters concerning the ERISA or the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Having worked for the U.S. Department of Labor when the ERISA was first enacted, Audrey is well versed in how this law impacts retirement account and their distribution, a critical part of many estate plans.. Audrey is admitted to practice in New York State. She earned her J.D. at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and graduated cum laude, in political science from Boston University. Audrey is a member of both the Special Needs section and the Trust and Estates section of the New York Bar Association. She is also part of the Nassau County section of the New York Women’s Bar Association.. An educator at heart, Audrey tries to demystify the law for clients.. When away from the office, Audrey practices and teaches Yoga, knits, and enjoys time with her family.

Grace Johnson is a California Attorney who focuses in the areas of Probate, Bankruptcy, Unlawful Detainer (Landlord/Tenant), and Estate Planning. Other areas if practice include Real Estate, Business Formation, and Guardianships.. Grace is admitted to practice in the Superior Court of California, the Eastern District of California, and the Central District of California.. Grace can be available for evening, at-home and hospital appointments.

Attorney Colby Lessmann is a lawyer that was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, and is a graduate of Sioux City North High School. Colby graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Business (B.S., 1996) and School of Law (J.D., 1999). During his law school education, he published a casenote in the South Dakota Law Review (1998) and was both the Managing Editor and the Production Editor for Volume 44 of the South Dakota Law Review (1998-1999). After graduating from Law School, Colby clerked for Justice Robert Amundson of the South Dakota Supreme Court in Pierre, South Dakota. In August 2000, upon completion of his clerkship, Colby returned to practice law in Sioux City, Iowa, where he practices in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota in the areas of Personal Injury (i.e. car accidents, motorcycle crashes, dram shop, slips and falls, dog bites, etc.), General Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Will Contests, Corporate/Business Law Matters, Landlord Tenant Law, and Collections.. Colby is a member of the State Bar Associations for Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.  He is a member of the Probate Section for the Iowa Bar Association, the Woodbury County (Iowa) and Dakota County (Nebraska) Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Iowa Trust and Estate Council and the Iowa Association for Justice (formerly Iowa Trial Lawyers Association).  He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Iowa, the District of Nebraska, the District of South Dakota, the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Supreme Court.. The law office of Attorney Colby Lessmann is located in the downtown Historic Williges Building located at 613 Pierce Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101.  Come in and see us!

Allison is passionate about helping clients plan to protect what’s important to them. Allison simplifies complex legal planning to help her clients to create easy to understand estate and assets protection plans, smoothly navigate the probate and estate administration process, or assist elders in long-term care planning.. To educate the community on estate planning, probate/estate administration, and elder law, Allison teaches adult education classes through Branford ERACE covering topics such as: “What you need to know about Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning”; “Myths and Truths about Living Trusts”; “The Connecticut Probate Process” and “Planning and Paying for Long Term Care.”. Allison was nominated by her peers and recognized by New England Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015 through 2018. She is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and New York. Prior to practicing, she attended Quinnipiac University School of Law and graduated, Cum Laude, in 2008. She also graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2005 from Quinnipiac University School of Business with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.. Allison enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Scott, and their family. They enjoy boating in the Long Island Sound, traveling, cooking together and having friends and family gatherings every Sunday at their home.

Chris, a Birmingham native, regularly advises and represents clients on a broad range of legal issues, including: probate and estate matters, civil litigation, arbitration, business transactions and litigation, probate support for personal injury litigation, estate administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships, conservatorships and taxation. He has been recognized by Birmingham Magazine in its Top Attorneys list in the areas of Probate Law (2017-2020) and Tax Law (2017), and was selected to the Mid-South’s Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation (2018-2021). Additionally, he has been selected as one of the 18 Best Birmingham Litigation Attorneys (2017-2021) and as one of the 16 Best Birmingham Probate Attorneys (2020-2021) by the website . Chris currently serves as the Chair-Elect of the Probate Section of the Birmingham Bar Association, and is on the board of the Birmingham School of Law Foundation.. Chris received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commerce & Business Administration, with a concentration in Small Company Management, from the University of Alabama in 2005. After earning his undergraduate degree, he worked as General Manager of Sports Transportation for over seven years, and successfully negotiated the sale of the company to an industry peer in 2011. Chris received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Birmingham School of Law, graduating with honors in 2010. After completing his law degree, he attended the University of Alabama School of Law and received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, graduating cum laude in 2013, with a concentration in Business Tax.. He is admitted to practice in Alabama state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, and the U.S. Tax Court.. Chris lives in Birmingham with his wife, Beth, and three daughters, Abbey, Olivia and Charlotte. He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook, where has served as co-leader on the board of the Child Development Center.

Going through any legal process can be a trying and emotional time. Having somebody you trust to guide you is essential. Attorney Jamie Real has experience guiding people through this emotional time. Whether you need assistance with family matters, an adoption, or the probate process, we can advise you.The services offered provide clients with comprehensive legal services that are individually designed to meet your specific needs and budget. Please contact Jamie and Real Law Firm to set up a consultation to discuss the wide variety of factors particular to your legal issue.In addition to experience handling matters dealing with Wills and Estates, Jamie also offers experience dealing with adoptions. From surrogacy to interstate adoptions, we can assist you and your family.

Steve Mangan has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Economics and his Law degree, he began his law career working with his father, the late Atty. Jack Mangan. In 1987, he joined Ericson, Scalise & Woodfield, which later became Ericson, Scalise & Mangan.. Ericson, Scalise & Mangan was voted Best Law Office in 2022 and Best Eldercare Attorneys in 2021 in the poll.. The practice areas that Steve handles include estate planning and administration, real estate, personal injury, worker’s compensation, defense of criminal and motor vehicle cases, and divorce. His clients turn to him for advice knowing his history of experience in many cases that require expert referrals, complex planning, and a global knowledge of the law. If he cannot resolve a case through negotiation or mediation, Steve is more than willing to seek a resolution in the courtroom.. Active in his community as a volunteer with many organizations, Steve has been involved in numerous civic activities throughout the years. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Greater New Britain Bar Association and Secretary/Treasurer of The Round Table, and on the Board of the New Britain Industrial Museum. Steve is also a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Hartford County Bar Association, and the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce.

Craig is a Tucson native who has practiced exclusively in Arizona and attended Sabino High School

I provide legal representation to clients in the following areas:. Estate Planning:. Probate/Elder Law. I have practiced law in the State of Arizona since 1999.  I am a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council, the Probate and Elder Law/Mental Health Sections of the State Bar of Arizona and the American Bar Association, and a member of board of directors for the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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.

As an estate planning and elder law attorney, my practice revolves around the well-being of my clients.  Whether providing estate planning for peace of mind and wealth preservation, or probating the estate of a loved one, I always want to be a problem-solver for my clients.  In addition to creating estate plans and probating estates, my practice also includes guardianships and conservatorships for elders.  In addition, I am experienced in MassHealth (Medicaid) applications for elders entering a nursing home.. I am a graduate of Stonehill College and Suffolk University Law School and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010.  I am an associate attorney at the Law Office of Paul D. Silvia in Brockton, Massachusetts.

I sincerely enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to interact with clients. Understanding that end of life issues raise so many emotions in clients – grief, concern, stress, confusion – I strive to bring an empathetic as well as a sympathetic approach to my clients’ needs.. My principal area of practice involves aiding our clients with the administration of an Estate and the preparation of the Pennsylvania Inheritance Transfer Tax return and the Federal Estate Tax return. As such, I am involved in daily communications with clients, financial institutions, accountants, financial planners, as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.. Following the death of a loved one, your principal concern should be emotional healing. Let us relieve you of the legal, financial and administrative concerns that flow from the death of a loved one.. Please feel free to give us a call at

Matthew C. Shapiro is a seasoned attorney concentrating in wills, trusts, estates, and civil litigation. Mr. Shapiro graduated with honors from Florida International University, ranking in the top ten of his class. His distinguished academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, where he has consistently demonstrated expertise and excellence.. During his career, Mr. Shapiro has provided comprehensive estate planning services to thousands of clients, expertly drafting crucial documents such as revocable living trusts of varying complexities, wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, enhanced life estate deeds, trust amendments, and codicils.. Having served as the lead or sole attorney for hundreds of Florida probate cases, Mr. Shapiro has expertly navigated both uncontested and contested probates. His extensive experience includes handling formal, summary, and ancillary administrations. He has resolved complex probate disputes such as will contests, capacity challenges, breaches of fiduciary duty, conflicts between surviving spouses and children from previous marriages, elective share calculations, homestead rights, fee disputes, and beneficiary rights.. In addition to his probate work, Mr. Shapiro has managed the administration of numerous trusts, overseeing complex trust matters and litigating numerous trust disputes. He has also served in various court-appointed roles, including curator, personal representative, guardian ad litem, and attorney ad litem, demonstrating his versatility and knowledge.. A lifelong resident of Volusia County, born and raised in Ormond Beach, Mr. Shapiro is a dedicated community member. He currently serves on the Ormond Beach Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board and is the president of the Dunn-Blount Inn of American Inns of Court. His leadership extends to previous roles, including President of the Volusia County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, general counsel for the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Young Professionals Group, and director for the Volusia County Bar Association.. With a career characterized by dedication, integrity, and a client-centric approach, Mr. Shapiro continues to provide unparalleled legal services, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective solutions. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to his practice areas make him a trusted advisor and advocate in the legal community