Hyman G Darling

Hyman G Darling

3.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Springfield, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

33 State St, Springfield, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1977

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No misconduct found

Location

Bacon & Wilson, PC

33 State St, Springfield, MA, 01103-2003

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Hyman G Darling's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Information sharing with heirs of a probate a big issue

Communication regarding a probate case was very limited. Response to issues and questions took an inordinate amount of time to be addressed. Questions repeatedly submitted were often not answered in an acceptable or timely manner. I assumed that Mr. Darling would have my best interests in mind ...and this was not the case. Since the hiring of Mr. Darling, I have been more than frustrated. This was not the way to handle a clients best interest and I can not and will not refer this attorney to anyone.

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Hyman G Darling's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Bernstein

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Hyman as one of the great estate attorneys in Massachusetts. He is dedicated and knowledgeable."

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Stephen Spano

Estate planning lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hy and I have worked together on a number of matters. I have great respect for his intellect and creativity."

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Todd Whatley

Elder law lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hy Darling is respected by elder law attorneys throughout the country. Hy has helped me with issues and questions I have had over the years. Hy is one of the good guys and a caring and effective attorney."

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Mark Roseman

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judith McDougall-Flynn

Elder law lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hy is one of the most well-respected elder law and estate planning attorneys in the state. Despite his prominence at both the state and national level of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, he is always willing to mentor newer attorneys and share his extensive experience and knowledge. He is smart, ethical, and compassionate in his work, and a true leader in all that he does. You could not find better representation for elder law or estate planning than Attorney Hy Darling."

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Timothy Crawford

Elder law lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hyman is very knowledgeable in the area of tax law, estate planning, and elder law. I have known him for over 15 years and I have always been impressed wih his knowledge. You could not go wrong if you select Hyman to help you with your legal matter. Tim Crawford, nationally board certified elder law attoreny."

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Robin Petersen

Elder law lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Hy from our mutual involvement in both the National Elder Law Foundation and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Hy is very much a leader in both organizations and has repeatedly shown his expertise in his field by being selected to presenting nationally attended lectures to those in his field for years His decision to attain Board Certification speaks volumes as to his dedication to his clients and his mastery of the field of Elder Law. He is truly outstanding in his profession. I would hire retain someone of his caliber if it were my own family."

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Peter Sisson

Elder law lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly endorse Hy Darling for seniors and their families seeking assistance in Springfield, MA and the surrounding area. Hy's certification in elder law speaks to his commitment in this specialized field. Hy is also very involved in the National Academy of Elder Law attorneys, the preeminent elder law association in the US."

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Helayne Payne

Estate planning lawyer

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Robert Bullock

Elder law lawyer

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Jennifer Fay

Elder law lawyer

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Timothy Crawford

Elder law lawyer

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Robin Petersen

Elder law lawyer

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Julie Fiedler

Elder law lawyer

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Peter Sisson

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Brian Barreira

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Annual Award for Volunteer Services, American Cancer Society

Work Experience

1977 - 2001

Trust Officer, Security National Bank

Associations

2009 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Board Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2004

Hampden County Estate Planning Council

Secretary

1999 - 2002

Hampden County Bar Association

Executive Committee

1998 - 1998

Hampden County Bar Association

Past President

1990 - 1991

Hampden County Bar Association, Probate Bench Bar Committee

Former Chair

Education

1977

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

10th Annual Elder and Disability Law Conference 2008 ,

Lecture

2007

Lecture

Asset Protection & Tax Issues ,

2007

Lecture

Estate Planning Primer

2007

Lecture

Estate Planning and Preserving Assets from Taxes and Long Term Care,

2007

Lecture

Preparing the Basic Estate Plan

Languages

German

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