Thomas Joseph Marks

Thomas Joseph Marks

also known as Tom Marks

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Mansfield, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300, Mansfield, MA

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 21 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas J. Marks, Esq.

20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300, Mansfield, MA, 02048

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Thomas Joseph Marks's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

5 star (49)
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Posted by Paul | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning Made Easy and Understandable

My wife and I just completed a detailed Estate Planning process with Attorney Tom Marks. This was not our first legal engagement with an attorney to focus on estate planning. We had worked with another attorney over twenty years ago. However, the scope and detail offered by Tom far exceeded that ...experience. So, if you want an attorney who is a legal expert in the field, listens attentively to his client's needs, is detailed, organized, accessible and responsive . . . you should seriously consider the services of Tom Marks as your attorney of choice.

Posted by Mike | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch

To Whom It May Concern, We were referred to Thomas Marks by a good friend who found out we were looking to put our long delayed legal affairs in order. He provided us with an Irrevocable Trust, along with Wills, Power-of-Attorney, and Health Care documents, all for a reasonable fee. Tom is ea...sy to talk to, like chatting with a friend actually, but he takes his job seriously, asking all the right questions to get the raw data needed to complete his finished products. He listened attentively to our simplest questions, answering them directly and thoroughly (which hopefully wasn’t too painful for him as I’m sure he’s heard them numerous times). More importantly, his balanced sense of humor makes a dry experience more enjoyable. He was willing to meet with us in person or virtually. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional estate planning documentation and advice. Sincerely, Mike Dakota Cindy Cornwall

Posted by Laurie | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Everything we hoped for and needed

Tom has been extremely responsive and helpful to us through the estate planning process. He spelled things out clearly in our initial meeting and has communicated very effectively all the way through. We like the fact that he is highly specialized and an expert in the relevant laws of our state. Hi...s transparent fee structure is also a plus. Our investment manager recommended Tom and we are so grateful to him for the advice.

Posted by David R. | November 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5 stars

My wife and I met with Tom for estate planning and hired him. He is informative and provided us with the information we needed to make the right decisions. Tom prepared our wills, health care proxy's, family trust, power of atty, and guided us through what we needed to get done on our end. It is cl...ear that he has only your best interest in mind. Working with Tom was a pleasant experience and we would highly recommend him.

Posted by Ellen | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Go with Tom Marks!

The closest Elder Care Lawer is not necessarily the best. I live in Mashpee on Cape Cod, and after learning this costly lesson, I reached out to Mr. Marks. (He was recommended by two people, one being a schoolteacher and the other an attorney). From my first zoom call, Tom patiently walked me throu...gh what I needed to know. He is professional, knowledgeable, caring and filled with empathy. I tell everyone I know about him. My husband has Alzheimer’s; so much of what is happening to us out of our control. Tom’s knowledge and suggestions have made the path we are on easier to walk. I now know our home is protected, even if a nursing home is needed for my husband. Tom has assured us of that. He listed the facts that confirm why our home can never be used to pay for my husband’s care. (The lawyer before him had incorrectly told us that our home was 'at risk'.) Tom’s knowledge of the facts associated with Wills, Trusts and Elder Care Law has been a huge source of comfort to us. All but the final document signing was done via zoom. It’s my understanding that the final documents could have been done electronically as well. I chose to go to his Mansfield office for the signing as I wanted to thank him face to face. The whole process was made easier by having a knowledgeable lawyer who really enjoys helping others.

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Thomas Joseph Marks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Lovely

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom and I met when we represented adverse parties in a very sensitive and difficult matter. After a contentious beginning, we were able to resolve the matter in a reasonable and equitable fashion. Tom demonstrated that he could show compassion and understanding for my client while obtaining a great result for his client. Tom is very smart, he knows the law, and he is able to exercise mature judgment and creative problem solving. I am very comfortable referring matters to Tom; I know his clients are in good hands."

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Jeffrey Lovely

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Most Outstanding Thesis, University of Virginia Government Honors Program

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Thomas J. Marks, Esq.

2007 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Decof & Decof P.C.

2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Lepizzera & Laprocina LLC

2003 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Foxboro Rotary

President

2011 - Present

Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce

Member

Education

2003

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Virginia

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mansfield Bank

MA Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Mansfield Bank

Preparing Your Estate Plan

2014

Stifel Niklas

MA Estate Tax Planning

2014

Cranberry Chamber of Commerce

Navigating MA Independent Contractor Law

Languages

English

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