Leanna Hamill
About Leanna
Biography
I help strong families through trying times – to protect your choices, preserve your relationships and pass down the things that matter. I take care of the legal matters so you can take care of your family.
I know that the best attorney-client relationships are collaborations, and that the greatest partnerships (professional or otherwise) are built on communication. For this reason, communication and collaboration are the foundations of each area of my practice, and are central to your experience when we work together. The value I provide my clients comes not only from my years of legal experience, but also from my understanding that every family has a myriad of intertwined goals—personal and professional, financial and familial—that should not be separated, but rather approached holistically.
When working with blended families or families with elderly parents, I clearly establish who my client is while recognizing that each member has a crucial role to play. I understand that the encouragement and preservation of strong family ties is essential when creating a legacy strong enough to last for generations.
As we work together toward your goals my role is to draft the legal documents you need to memorialize your wishes, provide analysis of laws and regulations to help you determine a course of action, give compassionate guidance in carrying out the wishes of a loved one (via Power of Attorney, Trust or Will administration, or Healthcare Directives), be your legal representation during proceedings for a protected person, and provide legal assistance in planning for and paying for long term care expenses.
My practice focuses on planning for those people who understand that the time to act is now, even if you have put it off in the past. My guidance and legal expertise are the perfect complement to those clients who know their goals and recognize the need for legal assistance as they work toward those goals.
Education and Accomplishments
My education, experience, and ties to the community can help you accomplish your goals. I graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, and have a degree in Sociology from the University of California, Davis. Prior to practicing law, I worked at Tufts Health Plan for over seven years, in the Appeals and Grievances Department. I live in Hingham and am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the South Shore Coalition of Workers with the Elderly. I am a co-founder of the Women Attorneys Network of the South Shore () and enjoy cooking, doing yoga and hiking.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Law Offices of Leanna Hamill
160 Old Derby St., Suite 223, Hingham, MA, 02043
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Leanna Hamill's Reviews
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Posted by Jack | June 16, 2015
Exactly What We Needed!
My wife and I engaged Leanna to update and establish several legal documents. We found her to be quite knowledgeable and sincerely interested in helping us to achieve our goals. Our meetings with Leanna were very helpful in arriving at a number of decisions and her follow up was both timely and tho...
Posted by Elizabeth | May 8, 2015
Now I can truly rest in peace!
I came to Leanna because I wanted to ensure that my wishes would be followed upon my passing. Leanna listened with a keen ear to my intentions and suggested doing a Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Proxy. She met with me and listened to my wishes, took that information and within a short time...
Posted by Mary | May 7, 2015
Nothing like peace of mind.
I had been struggling for over a year to find someone local who does family law. Messages not returned, etc. Found Ms. Hamill in the Hingham Journal. Under "Responsive" I would underscore that by saying "prompt" which is kind of the same, but maybe not. She counseled my husband and me about what...
Posted by Karen | June 26, 2014
Great Special Needs Lawyer
I am so grateful I found Leanna! I needed a fresh look at my will and my son’s special needs trust, since it was about five years from when I had them originally done. She took the time to review my old documents and made some very valid suggestions of what I might think about changing and updating....
Posted by Laurie | May 6, 2014
Great estate lawyer; knowledgeable and flexible
Leanna was very helpful with estate planning for our family (myself, my husband, and our 2 minor children). She created all the documents we would need for all life events and explained them in an easy-to-understand manner. She also didn't have a problem when we needed to bring our 2 children to the ...
Leanna Hamill's Lawyer Endorsements
"Leanna is an outstanding elder law and trust/estate attorney. She is very active in the legal community, professional, and well regarded by clients and colleagues alike. I refer all clients with estate planning or elder law issues to Leanna. I can recommend her without reservation."
"Leanna is an excellent attorney practicing elder law and related matters in Mass. She is a great source for my California clients who need an attorney in the Boston area. I highly recommend her services for those in need. She is also the author of an excellent blog focusing on elder law and related matters."
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"I highly endorse this lawyer. She has an excellent legal blog in her area of estate planning. She is quite obviously an excellent lawyer and very dedicated to her field. She is at the top of my list when my clients need an attorney for estate planning."
"Leanna is committed to professionalism and client service. It clearly shows as she guides her clients through planning for their senior years."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leanna is bright, organized and articulate. She was personally provided invaluable assistance on a complicated guardianship matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. She clearly has a practice that centers on the needs of the client. She is knowledgeable, and seems kind."
"I endorse this lawyer.She is an excellent example of the importance of effective communication with clients and helping them in their moments of need for legal assistance. James K. Riley"
"Leanna Hamill is a very knowledgeable and competent attorney. I have worked with her on a couple of occasions and would not hesitate to work with her again in the future. She is enthusiastic and treats each client with the utmost respect."
"Leanna is a dedicated attorney who expresses genuine concern in providing the best possible estate plans for her clients. I am fortunate to count Leanna as a colleague who I can go to for advice, and know I will always receive a generous response. Her clients benefit from her expertise and compassion as well."
"I have known Leanna since law school. She is a bright and well-respected attorney, and a nice person as well."
"Leanna Hamill is an excellent Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney. She takes good care of her clients and really enjoys helping them plan their futures. She is a published expert in her field."
"I am a lawyer in the Washington D.C. area and a frequent reader of Leanna's estate planning blog. Although her blog addresses Massachusetts issues, it offers a wealth of practical advice on estate planning and record keeping that are valuable to anyone. I can tell from the blog that Leanna is at the top of her game and can provide a wealth of information to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Leanna and I are both on a lawyer discussion group. Leanna consistently displays a superior knowledge of elder law. I am happy to endorse her work."
"I know Leanna through a discussion group of some of the most aware, client-centered lawyers practicing today. If you're looking for a good, experienced attorney, I highly recommend Leanna!"
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
ABA Top 100 Law Blog, American Bar Association
2002
American Jurisprudence Award - Civil Procedure, Suffolk University Law School
2002
American Jurisprudence Award - Fiduciary Relations, Suffolk University Law School
2001
Academic Leadership Scholarship, Suffolk University Law School
2001
Distinguished Brief - Legal Practice Skills Class, Suffolk University Law School
2001
Honorable Mention: Oral Argument, Suffolk University Law School
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Principal Attorney, Leanna Hamill, Attorney at Law
2004 - 2005
Associate, Loring and Robinson
1997 - 2004
Appeals & Grievances Specialist, Tufts Health Plan
Associations
2013 - Present
Crossroads for Kids10Event Committee Member
2012 - Present
South Shore Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
Anodyne CorporationHuman Rights Committee, Member
2007 - Present
Women Attorneys Network of the South ShorePresident
2005 - Present
South Shore Coalition of Workers with the ElderlyMember
2004 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Massachusetts Bar AssociationLaw Practice Management Council
2008 - 2011
Public Policy Committee of Mass. NAELAMember
2004 - 2011
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2004 - 2011
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts Chapter)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Helped client preserve funds & receive care.
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Estate Planning and Progressive Illnesses
2016
Estate Planning for Caregivers
2014
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2013
Planning for Your Child With Special Needs
2012
End of Life Planning
2012
2012
2011
Protecting and Caring for an Incapacitated Adult
2011
Medicaid Myths & Facts
2011
2011
What If...Workbook Workshop
2011
The 7 Things Adult Children Need To Know About Caring for Aging Parents
2010
2010
The Most Bang for Your Grand - Practice Building For Under $1000
2010
Divorce & Estate Planning: Basic Planning Tips
2009
Planning for the New Law Office
2009
2009
Protecting Yourself Before, During and After Divorce with a Properly Prepared Estate Plan
2009
Law Practice Management
2009
Essential Planning for Young Adults-Alternative to Guardianship
2009
2009
Estate Planning for Parents of Young Children
2009
Estate Planning Basics
2009
2008
Estate Planning and Divorce: What the Family Law Attorney Needs to Know
2008
Blogging for Business
2007
Estate Planning After Divorce
Publications
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Languages
English
Activity
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What is a reasonable fee to just update a will, power of attorney, and living will?
18 Sep 2010
Are home prepared wills and trusts (from Suzie Orman's book) legal, binding documents?
04 Feb 2010
Guardianship for elderly parent in Massachusetts.
31 Jan 2010