West Springfield Lawyers

I have been practicing workers' compensation for over 30+ years. I began for an insurance defense firm before starting my own practice. As a defense attorney for multiple workers' compensation insurance companies I was able to see first hand what insurance companies do with your claim. What they seek to do is pay out as little as possible and close the file as soon as possible. Obviously that is not necessarily in your best interest. I see my role as guiding you through the process to put you in the best position should a claim...

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning. Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardianships and Conservatorships under the Massachusetts Probate Code. Advance Directives that avoid the need for Guardianship - Conservatorship: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Real Estate Purchase and Sale. Supplemental Needs Trusts. Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Mediciad, Medicare, VA, Social Security, private insurance, and other resources. I prepare and coordinate estates and trusts for people who plan for succession of their assets and property, and protect benefits eligibility for themselves and for disabled family members. I serve as legal counsel, and provide estate administration services, to...

William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 37 years. He specializes in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. He has defended hard working citizens who have been harassed by debt collectors by defending them in court against those creditors and in filing for bankruptcy protection. Receiving compassionate legal advice from our experienced professionals will prevent you from getting lost in the corporate shuffle.

My name is Claudia Jocelyne Kokaz Muslu. I am an immigrant and an immigration attorney.

I have a law degree from the University of Istanbul; a Master of Law from Cornell University, and a Master of Business Administration from Simmons College Graduate School of Management. I am fluent in English, Turkish and French.

I started my legal career as a corporate attorney at White & Case, Istanbul, Turkey. When I moved to Boston, in 1999, I started to experience the many facets of the US immigration system. As I dealt with the immigration system, I became very frustrated. During 14...

I have been providing legal services for your personal, family and professional needs in the metropolitan Springfield area and beyond for over 25 years concentrating in estate planning, elder law, estates and probate, divorce and family law and real estate. For many years I volunteered as board member and counsel for the local area agency on aging and received their distinguished service award. I continue to volunteer my time for consultations to needy elders at local senior centers and speak frequently at senior centers and other community organizations and non profit groups on elder law, estate planning and family law...

We assist Individuals and Businesses with Planning and Advising. We assist Individuals who are planning for the future by creating complex Trusts that protect their wealth and their family's future. We help businesses create solid management and financial strategies and goals that will assist them in reaching their goals. THE LAW OFFICES OF KIMBERLY A. PISINSKI LLC OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING ESTATE PLANNING, OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, AND LITIGATION ASSISTANCE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND DESIGN HIGH-QUALITY SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

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Solo Attorney located in Holyoke Massachusetts. I run a general Law practice involving matters of Criminal Law (adults and juveniles), Consumer Protection, Family and Custody, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and Civil Litigation.

I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney. I have guided clients through a broad range of legal matters since 2011. I use every tool available to provide custom tailored, unparalleled legal representation. I am committed to zealous advocacy and outstanding client satisfaction.

I received my B.S. from Wittenberg University in 2005. In 2010, I obtained my J.D. from Western New England University School of Law. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, American Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Hampshire County Bar Association, and Intellectual Property Law Association. Additionally, I have been honored by...

Peter Vickery focuses on landlord-tenant cases (landlord side). He also welcomes clients with claims of religious discrimination. As Legislative Affairs Counsel for MassLandlords (the statewide membership organization that represents housing providers across Massachusetts) Peter drafts bills, bill summaries, and testimony in the area of housing law, and writes amicus briefs in cases that have strategic significance for rental-property owners. Peter is a graduate of Oxford University (Jesus College), the University of the West of England, Boston University School of Law, and the Center for Public Policy & Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a former member of the Governor’s...

We offer big city representation from a small town, community-based perspective. Buying a new home or starting a new business is not just a paper transaction—it's a life event that deserves careful attention. Our goal is to be a personal resource for people whatever their legal need. Peter's motivation to become a lawyer was a desire for answers—the legal system seemed arcane and unapproachable. It needed a new interface; one where regular people can get the information and help they need at a reasonable cost and minimal stuffiness. Having spent 30+ years in the entertainment business, Peter...

I graduated from Washington University in 1985 and obtained my J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 1988. I clerked for the justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1988-1989 and in 1989 began practicing as an attorney with Burres Fidnick and Booth. I became a partner at what then became Burres Fidnick Booth and Kaufman in 1996. In 2004, after 15 years of working with my law partners I decided to start a solo practice. Since 1989 my practice has concentrated in the area of domestic relations. This includes divorces, paternities, divorce modifications, work with non-traditional families,...

Thomas Estes has in the practice of law for over 22 years in various capacities, including Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

After receiving his law degree from William & Mary School of Law, He was a successful Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney in Virginia, then moved on to becoming a Public Defender in Northern Virginia, where he very passionately defended indigent clients.

Thomas moved to Massachusetts in 2002 where he first worked as a Public Defender and in 2006 was promoted to Attorney-in-Charge for Committee for Public Counsel Services.

In 2014, Thomas became a District...

I am a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law (class of 1984). I became a lawyer to help people and to make a meaningful contribution to the betterment of our society and to social justice. That remains the core of my professional orientation..

I am a mediator and collaborative lawyer focused on helping families resolve conflicts without the harm of a public court trial. I have more than 20 years experience as a lawyer including working for legal aid, for the Commission on Judicial Conduct, and in my own solo practice. I teach mediation at Western New England University Law School and have written a book about how to represent yourself in Court. In 2023 I will be the President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.

From Engineer to Business Manager to Entrepreneur to Technology Director and now Lawyer. Whatever your profession -- Whatever your situation -- I can understand and relate. Your first visit with me is free, so don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment.

Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity. With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.

Michael’s practice is focused on civil litigation, including disputes involving employmentpersonal injury, medical malpractice, housing, and civil rights law. Prior to joining Lesser, Newman & Nasser, Michael practiced at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights in Boston, Massachusetts, where he represented victims of race and national origin discrimination. Before practicing at the Lawyers’ Committee, Michael practiced employment law in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, California. In addition to practicing law, Michael has taught legal writing and research at American University Washington College of Law, Golden Gate University School of Law, and New England Law Boston, and he has...

Ryan Schiff is a partner at Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff in Northampton. His practice is focused on appellate litigation and criminal and juvenile defense. He has briefed and argued a wide range of cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. His trial-court experience ranges from complex first-degree murder and federal racketeering cases to trespassing and drug-possession cases. Before joining his firm, Ryan was the Director of Juvenile Appeals at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and a staff attorney in CPCS’s Special Litigation Unit. Ryan is...

Amherst Attorney with 35 years experience. Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of AV Preeminent® www.martindale.com/ratings. Areas of practice include civil litigation in Massachusetts state and federal court, business law, intellectual property, consumer law, land disputes; real estate law, landlord/tenant, estate planning and business consulting. Attorney Szumowski has extensive complex business litigation experience, including multi-party, multi-district litigation. Admitted to practice in California in 1985 (presently inactive), Attorney Szumowski has been admitted in Massachusetts since 2002.

My name is Paul d'Oliveira, I am the President & CEO of d'Oliveira & Associates. I am very passionate about helping the injured and providing quality customer service. In 1989 I founded a law firm dedicated solely to personal injury law. Today we have 19 offices located in Rhode Island & Massachusetts. d'Oliveira & Associates' philosophy about practicing Personal Injury Law is based mainly on the team approach, which includes a case management system that gives each & every client an Attorney & Case Manager (Paralegal), to make sure that every client is continuously informed about their case. ...

For 20 years, Boston Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey S. Glassman has dedicated his professional career to fighting for the rights of accident victims. Justice for those injured on the job. Justice for car accident victims throughout Massachusetts. Justice for families. Today, he is an experienced advocate and an accomplished injury attorney, devoted to taking on the insurance companies, which too often fail to do the right thing or refuse to pay fair compensation to injury victims. Having built a thriving law firm, Jeff is still personally involved in almost every case that comes into the office and personally negotiates most cases...

In addition to being a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP in Boston, I have over 12 years of experience from the bench as a retired First Justice in the Orange District Court.

Providing Comprehensive Divorce Mediation, Family and Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning for Individuals and Families I believe that marriage/relationships should end with the same dignity and respect that it started with. My goal for my practice is to help improve the divorce process for couples seeking to end their marriage in a manner that shall preserve their families and reduce conflict for their children. Although the romantic partnership has ended, parents need to be able to co-exist in order to raise healthy children who can manage conflict in a peaceful and productive manner. I believe the divorce mediation process is the...

Attorney Laura Kiley earned her Juris Doctorate at New England Law, Boston and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in June of 2011. Laura is a California native who came to Massachusetts to attend law school. She earned her bachelors degree in Foreign Languages from West Virginia University in 2006. During law school, Laura worked for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination aiding clients in Employment law matters with early intervention mediation. She also worked for the New England Law Clinical Law Office representing clients in family law matters. Prior to coming to Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, Laura worked for a personal injury...

Attorney William S. Smith is the co-author of “Warrantless Searches of Persons or Places” in the award-winning reference manual used by attorneys, “Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts.” He has been an invited lecturer and instructor at many continuing legal education seminars and conferences for attorneys. The founder of the first and only website for appellate criminal defense attorneys in the state, he was also a guest on a major television talk show in Boston. As a bar association leader, Attorney Smith has testified before the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee in the Statehouse multiple times with respect to criminal justice legislation. He...