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About Janet
Biography
Janet has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates, with particular focus on issues affecting entrepreneurs, owners of businesses, and owners of real estate. She advises individuals and families regarding estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, charitable gift techniques, conservation restrictions, and asset conservation and management. She also counsels professional and family executors and trustees in the administration of estates and trusts. Janet serves as executor and trustee upon client request.
Janet’s clients often view her in the tradition of the family counselor and rely on her for sage legal, tax, practical and personal advice in the conduct of their lives and financial affairs. Clients appreciate her responsiveness and ability to translate complex matters into language that they can understand. Janet has been involved in drafting and promoting various changes in tax and probate laws over the years to improve tax laws and probate issues.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 46 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
Boston 160 Federal Street, Floors 13, 14, 15, Boston, MA, 02110
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2005
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Counsel, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
1988 - 2008
Director, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
1984 - 1988
Associate, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
1979 - 1984
Associate, Haussermann, Davison & Shattuck
Associations
Boston Bar Association
Member
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow
2002 - 2003
Boston Probate and Estate Planning ForumChairperson
1990 - 1993
Boston Estate Planning CouncilExecutive Committee Member
1983 - 1985
Massachusetts Bar Association, Probate Law Section, Legislation CommitteeChair
Education
1979
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Oberlin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1990
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE")
Drafting Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts