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Biography
John Shoro's practice emphasizes estate, gift and generation-skipping tax planning, business tax planning, individual income tax planning, long term care planning, elder law and trust and estate administration. He also handles tax matters related to the sale, acquisition and reorganization of businesses.
John is listed in Best Lawyers in America and named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer.
John was named by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to study and report to the Court on Bosch litigation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
75%
38 years
Tax
25%
38 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Connecticut for 8 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
311 Main Street, P.O. Box 15156, Worcester, MA, 01615-0156
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2008
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2007
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2006
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2005
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
2004
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.
1992
Graduate Tax Alumni Academic Achievement Award, Boston University School of Law
Associations
2011 - Present
Boston Estate Planning CouncilMember
2000 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow
2004 - 2005
Estate and Business Planning Council of Worcester CountyPresident
2001 - 2002
Massachusetts Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionChairman
1998 - 2000
Massachusetts Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionMember
Education
1992
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1987
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Business Related Issues for Estate Planners
Estate Planning
1999
Handling The Simple Estate Plan
Estate Planning
1999
Advising Small Businesses
Business Planning
1997
8th Annual Spring CLE and Committee Meeting
Estate Planning
1994
Drafting in Anticipation fo the 100% Mass. Marital Dedcution
Estate Tax
1992
Alternatives to Guardianship
Estate Planning
Publications
2011
Thompson Reuters/Aspatore
Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates: Leading Lawyers on Drafting a Flexible Plan, Protectiong The Client's Assets, and Leveraging Tax Strategies
2009
Thompson Reuters/Aspatore
Family and Business Succession Planning Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Key Tax Issues, Dealing With Family Concerns, and Avoiding Potential Pitfalls for Closely-Held Businesses
2006
Aspatore Book publication
Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates: Leading Lawyers on Establishing Family Strategies, Preparing Wills and Trusts and Avoiding Estate Disputes (Inside the Minds)
2001
Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review
Don't Overlook the Gitlitz Case in Choice of Entity Analysis
Languages
English