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Denise Leydon Harvey
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I concentrate my practice on protecting elder and disabled clients and their assets. I regularly appear in probate court to obtain guardianship and conservatorship authority for family members whose loved ones are no longer able to make their own decisions, whether it is an elder who has been diagnosed with advanced dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a disabled child who is reaching adulthood, or someone who suffers a traumatic brain injury. I also work to avoid these scenarios by proper estate planning, such as wills, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies and medical care directives. I help protect assets through the use of trusts, transferring or re-titling property, and homestead protection.
When the time comes, I also assist families in getting a proper personal representative appointed to administer the estate of their deceased loved ones. I advise the personal representative and the family in navigating the probate process and settling the estate, including selling real estate, negotiating the payment of debts, distributing any inheritance and resolving inter-family disputes. When necessary, I also litigate probate matters that cannot be settled among family members. I most frequently practice in Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk and Norfolk Probate Courts.
My work is primarily aimed at helping my clients retain as much independence and control over their lives as possible. I served two terms as a member of the Massachusetts PCA (Personal Care Attendant) Workforce Council, to which I was appointed by Attorney General Martha Coakley in 2009. The Workforce Council aims to improve the quality of care available to individuals who would be in a nursing home without the care provided by in-home care providers and to assist PCA users in obtaining and keeping qualified home care.
Due to the nature of my clientele, I am always happy to meet with people at their homes or at the hospital or nursing home.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Rhode Island for 35 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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Harvey Law Offices
27 Congress Street, Suite 305-18, Salem, MA, 01970
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Posted by Mary | March 07, 2013 | Probate
Caring, expert services
You have a very special place in my heart for all you did for me and my family after my parents died. You have many gifts, that include a special way with people and an expertise in legal matters that are difficult for families to deal with. I will never forget your abundant kindnesses, reassurance...
Posted by Steve | February 08, 2013 | Guardianship
Great experience with a terrific attorney
Denise has served as family attorney for me throughout the transition of placing my elderly mother in a nursing home and ultimately arranging legal guardianship for me. During this process, I found Denise to be accessible, approachable, knowledgeable and thorough in all of her work and advice. I co...
Denise Leydon Harvey's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Harvey has proven to have exceptional legal acumen and talent that would be an asset to anyone. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients."
"I endorse Attorney Harvey. Her advice is consistent and accurate and she is precisely the type of attorney estate planning clients should consider hiring for their probate matters and beyond."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Denise Leydon Harvery is very knowledgeable in several areas of complex legal practice. I recommend her."
"I endorse Ms. Harvey. We practice in the same areas of law, so I have had a chance to review a great many of her responses to Avvo questions and I am impressed not only by the depth of her legal knowledge, but also her willingness to provide constructive, practical advice. I am happy to endorse Ms. Harvey and her services. James Frederick"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Harvey is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Harvey Law Offices
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Cohen & Oalican, LLP, Boston, MA
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Stern, Keilty & Wall, LLP, Salem, MA
Associations
2014 - Present
Massachusetts PCA Home Care Workforce CouncilTreasurer
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Education
1988
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Regis College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Our Community Tapestry: Weaving Our Way Through Challenging Times
Preparing for the Inevitable, Protecting Against the Unexpected
2013
Independent Living Centers Staff in-training
Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings
2012
Beverly School for the Deaf Parent Advisory Group
Special Needs Planning for Children Turning 18
2010
Autism Consortium Parent Group
Special Needs Planning for Children Turning 18
Languages
English
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