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English
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Greek
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Italian
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Spanish
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About Me
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My mother suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. When, she and my father sought out the advice of an attorney for their estate planning (before I became an... more
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a nationally respected expert in his field, and I always value his advice and insights. He is quick to analyze a...
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Henry Goodall
, State College (PA), 8 months ago
I endorse this lawyer. Has a great presence in the community and is experienced in his field.
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Robert McCarthy
, Saugus (MA), 10 months ago
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Résumé
License
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18 years since Stephen J Spano was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Massachusetts |
Active
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1993 |
01/29/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Principal at
Spano & Dawicki
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1900–present
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Massachusetts |
English |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
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| University of Massachusetts |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
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| Northeastern University |
Business Administration |
MBA Masters Degree in Business Administration |
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| New England School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Partner of the Year Award |
Mystic Valley Elder Services |
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| Board Certified Elder Law Attorney |
National Elder Law Foundation |
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| Super Lawyer |
New England Super Lawyers |
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| Highest Possible Rating |
Martindal Hubbell AV Rated |
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Associations
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| Immediate-Past-President |
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association |
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| Member |
Boston Estate Planning Council |
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| Vice-President & Board Member -Past |
Greater Lynn Senior Services |
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| Director |
Greater Medford Visiting Nurses Association |
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| Board of Directors |
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association |
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| Member |
Massachusetts Bar Association |
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| Board of Directors |
Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
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| Past President |
Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
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| Founding Board of Directors - Past |
Massachusetts Guardianship Association |
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| Member |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
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| Board of Directors |
National Elder Law Foundation |
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| President |
National Elder Law Foundation |
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| Founding Member |
North Shore Alzheimer's Partnership |
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| Advisory Board for Planned Giving - Past Member |
North Shore Hospice |
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| Director |
The Community Family |
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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Cases
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Outcome: The first child caregiver contract case in Massachusetts to prevail against the Commonwealth
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Elder Divorce as an Estate Planning Tool |
NAELA Advanced Institute |
2009 |
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Speaking Engagements
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Conference |
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| Health & Care Planning, Pre-Mortem Legal Planning, Fiduciary Representation, Legal Capacity Counseling, Benefits Advice, Special Needs, Insurance Counseling, Employment & Retirement Counseling, Housing Counseling, Litigation & Administrative Advocacy |
National Advanced Elder Law Review Course In Washington DC |
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| To Marry or Not to Marry (ReMarry) |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual Conference |
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| Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Tax, Guardianship, Life Care, Medicaid, MassHealth, Asset Sheltering, Asset Protection, Nursing Home Matters, Assisted Living, Congregate Housing, Veteran's Benefits, Guardianship, Conservatorships, Financial Planning |
Extensive Speaking Engagements Presented Annually to Professionals and the Public |
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| Suffolk University School of Law Advanced Elder Law Institute Elder Law Practice Areas for Attorneys Entering the Field of Elder law |
Elder Law Basics Program for Attorneys Presented at Suffolk University School of Law Advanced Elder Law Institute |
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