Pamela Regina Parker

Pamela Regina Parker

3.0
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 37 years

Trusts Lawyer at Amherst, MA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Education

PO box 3685, Amherst, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Pamela

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 50%

Special Needs Trusts allow families to save money for their child with a disability without losing medicaid eligibility.

50%
Estate Planning 20%

I work with families who have children with disabilities to develop strategies that will give their children the best future possible.

20%
Guardianship 20%

Children with developmental disabilities who are turning 18 may need a court appointed guardian to protect them.

20%
Education 10%

I represent parents in special education matters.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Parker Counsel Legal Services

PO box 3685, Amherst, MA, 01002

Law Office of Pamela Parker

8711 Burnet Rd, Bldg E50, Austin, TX, 78757

Law Office of Pamela Parker

PO Box 3685, Amherst, MA, 01002

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Pamela Regina Parker's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2014

absent

I thought Pamela Parker would be a good choice for a special needs trust. I should have had a clue when she emphasized her payment system. Unfortunately, after she was paid (although the final documents were not completed), she NEVER EVER responded to email or phone calls. I felt sorry for her answer...ing service because they apologized every time I would call. And it took two months for her to finally mail my final paperwork...with NO explanation, no apologies. I would not recommend her at all.

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2012

telephone angel

I spoke with Pamela Parker over the phone, she was the most genuine lawyer I have ever spoke with, If she didn't know the answer to my question, she told me she would research it. She didn't pretend to know it all, though very knowledgable about legal planning for special needs adults. She took 30 m...inutes out of her time to discuss my case. Didn't hurry me on the phone and was very sympathetic, WOW, very few people would give you the time of day if they didn't have a personal gain. Pamela Parker has a great heart and I felt she connected with me. Thank you!!!

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Pamela Regina Parker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Cochran

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She's the go-to lawyer on estate planning for children and adults with special needs. Highly recommend!"

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Aishah Mccoy

Guardianship lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pamela is my go-to when I am looking for a trusted referral for guardianship cases as well as special needs trusts. Her dedication and compassion make her an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Kristi Bodin

Education lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Friend

"Pam is a compassionate advocate who really cares about her clients. She practices in an area of law where good legal help is very important, and she is a wonderful resource for families who need help navigating the system."

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Leanna Hamill

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Pam as a fellow special needs planning attorney. Her commitment to her clients and to the special needs community as a whole are impressive. She is truly a dedicated attorney who gives her all."

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 10/29/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1992

Silver Star Award, Texas School Public Relations Association

1992

Certifcate of Appreciation, Association of Texas Professional Educators

Work Experience

2005 - Present

, Law Office of Pamela Parker

1989 - 2005

Attorney, Association Of Texas Professional Educators

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Lawyers Group

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1994 - 1995

State Bar of Texas, School Law Section

Director

1990 - 2006

State Bar of Texas, School Law Section

Member

Education

1988

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of North Carolina

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Parent and Community Training Four Keys to Special Needs Planning

2015

LinkedIn Reboot, Using the Tool to Help Clients and Build Your Practice Social Media for Lawyers

2011

Raising ASD Kids and Teens Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships

2010

Legal Planning for Special Needs Children and Adults Legal Planning for Special Needs Children and Adults

2009

Autism/Disability Networking Group Spring ARD Clinic

Negotiating Strategies for Parents in Special Education Meetings

2008

Americana Music Association Conference, Nashville, TN

The Things You Need to Write After You've Written the Song - Legal Paperwork for Songwriters

2003

17th Annual School Law Section Retreat

“Public Information Act and the Attorney General Opinion Update under Attorney General Greg Abbott”,

2002

17th Annual School Law Conference

“ADA: Reasonable Accommodation of Mental Disabilities”,

Publications

2000

Texas School Administrator’s Legal Digest “An update on Age Discrimination Claims”,

1987

17 Sw.U.L.Rev. 409 “California Fair Employment and Housing Act Section 12945(b)(2): Equal Opportunity Child Care?”,

Languages

English

Activity

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