I am a solo attorney and mediator. I have been licensed to practice law in NH and MA since 2004; I am also a member of the Federal Bar in both states. I offer a range of transactional services including estate planning, real estate, probate, and limited assistance representation in family law cases, but I am most proud of my work as a peacemaker in the fields of mediation and conciliation as well as a collaboratively trained attorney. I find out what my clients' true interests and goals are and work with them to find a resolution to their matter without resorting to litigation whenever possible.
Practice areas
I assist people in the development and execution of an Estate Plan, including the preparation of Health Care Proxies, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Wills, and Trusts. I am also available to review current estate plans and discuss your present goals and concerns and advise on in an appropriate manner going forward.
17 years
I assist seller's in selling their homes and commercial properties. I also assist buyers in purchasing the same.
17 years
I offer limited assistance in the Family and Probate court. Assisting parents or divorcing parties as a Collaborative Family lawyer, filling out paperwork, negotiations, or limited representation at hearings.
9 years
I am a neutral professional assisting the parties to communicate more effectively and work through their issues in order to resolve their matter in a way that is satisfactory to every side without resorting to litigation.
9 years
Following the death of a family member or close friend, it may be necessary to probate their estate. I advise people in determining whether or not this is necessary and if so, I represent the personal representative or family in the Probate court.
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 2004 | 04/21/2015 |
MA | Active | 2004 | 05/30/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Lisa Zappala Wood Attorney at Law | 2013 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Hampshire Bar Association | 2004 - Present | |
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, Business Dispute Resolution Section | N/A | |
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation | N/A | |
Pepperell Business Association | N/A | |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MCLC Tri-River Meeting | The intersection of Estate Planning and Divorce | 2015 |
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Jeffrey Fink, Mediation Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lisa Wood is a very knowledgable mediator. I'd highly recommend her.
Rackham Karlsson, Mediation Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Lisa through the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, where she is an active part of the community promoting awareness of alternative dispute resolution. I encourage anyone who wants to avoid litigation to contact her.