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William F. Coyne Jr
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Biography
I grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, as the oldest of ten kids. I worked my way through the University of Pittsburgh, then worked as a carpenter for a number of years before starting law school.
At first, I engaged in a general practice of law, with an emphasis on litigation, especially business and construction litigation. In 1997, after years of frustration in trying to get cases to settle sooner, I obtained a mediator certification, and wrote articles for two national publications about the settlement counsel technique.
In 1998, I learned about the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, and a different approach to helping clients achieve their lifelong goals. Since then, my practice has focused on helping clients with their estate planning and business transition planning, while at the same time helping them avoiding costly and acrimonious disputes.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 45 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1980
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Boston Legacy Planning, LLC
275 Grove St., Suite 2-400, Newton, MA, 02466
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Posted by Chris | September 23, 2014
William F. Coyne, Jr. -- Our attorney and a person of integrity
Bill Coyne is a unique attorney in that he always seems to have time if we have questions or need his advice. He is intelligent and so patient about explaining all the details of the sometimes very confusing areas of the law that we need explained to us. Bill is a person of true integrity -- such a...
William F. Coyne Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent estate planning attorney who truly cares about his clients and his community. I have had the opportunity to benefit from his vast estate planning knowledge through our membership in the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. As a fellow estate planning attorney, I have found Bill to be very knowledgeable, detailed, and creative in his approach to both estate planning and his relationships with his clients."
"Bill is a fellow attorney in the estate planning community and I highly recommend him. He is always willing to share his knowledge and wisdom with others in the profession and his innovative estate planning processes influence attorneys around the country."
"I have known Bill for many years, and I have worked with him as both a colleague and friend. As a fellow member of the National Network of estate Planning Attorneys, he recently made a presentation to the group on dispute resolution techniques and methods in estate planning. He showed us unique insights about how to help our clients plan to avoid disputes among their heirs and successor trustees. Bill is an excellent estate planning lawyer who brings his years of unique experience and his intelligence to the advantage of his clients."
"I have known Bill for several years as a fellow member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. During that time, I have come to know Bill as a thoughtful, intelligent, and and compassionate attorney dedicated to providing excellent service to his clients. Any potential client could not ask for a better advocate and counsellor for their family or business concerns."
"I have known Bill Coyne for well over a decade and have been consistently impressed with his ability to take complex legal concepts and fashion real world solutions for his clients. He is a gifted speaker and teacher, and places great emphasis on educating his clients so they actually understand their estate plans. I highly endorse this friend and colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Coyne is highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I have known Bill for many years as fellow member of a national estate planning organization. I have always liked him, but year by year my respect for him steadily grows. His estate planning experience and knowledge are evident and he is one of my favorite CLE presenters...I learn new and better ways to serve my clients both technically and practically! His approach to estate planning is clearly focused on the client goals, and doing what it takes to assure that they accomplish their goals. I encourage anyone who wants an estate plan that works to get acquainted with my colleague Bill Coyne."
"Bill Coyne is a mentor who clearly exercises an abundance mentality. He has provided steady guidance to me on a number of issues, donating his time to for the betterment of the profession. I have no doubt Bill takes this same steadfast counseling oriented approach with his clients. I am confident those clients who value professionalism and developing an honest relationship with their legal advisor need look no further."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Certified Business Exit Consultant, Pinnacle Equity Solutions, Inc.
2011
Certified Legacy Advisor, Sunbridge Legacy Builders Network
2011
Advance Planning Strategies Program, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Boston Legacy Planning, LLC
2007 - 2011
Partner, Bridges & Coyne, LLC
2003 - 2011
Partner, Lawson & Weitzen, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2013 - Present
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember Input Board
2011 - Present
Pinnacle Equity Solutions, Inc.Member
2007 - Present
Sunbridge Legacy Builders NetworkMember
1999 - Present
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2010 - 2013
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysFacilitator of Member Advisory Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Emergency Planning to Avoid Dispute
Chosen child permitted to live in house after parent's death
Education
1980
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2024
Spring Collegium 2024
Wealth Reception: Adding Voice, Values and Value with Legacy Planning Resources
2019
FPA NE continuing education program
The Department of Revenue's Rude Surprise
2019
Conversations on Aging
End of Life Planning
2018
CPE Program
Past, Present and Future of A-B Trusts, Part 2
2018
CPE Program
Past, Present and Future of A-B Trusts, Part 1
2017
CPE program
Current Issues in Estate Planning
2016
15th Annual Family Mediation Institute
Trust Protections in Divorce
2015
NNEPA Collegium
Planning to Avoid and Resolve Disputes Involving Trusts
2015
MUTC, Trusts and Real Estate
Uniform Trust Code and Real Estate
2014
NNEPA Collegium
Income Taxation of Trusts
2014
MUTC, Trusts & Real Estate
The Mass Uniform Trust Code
2011
XPX Summit
Legacy Planning as a Foundation for Business Exit Planning
2009
RT 128 CPA Forum
Using an F Reorganization to Provide Charging Order Protection to Corporations
2008
NNEPA Collegium
The ADR Forum: Counselling Clients on Alternative Dispute Resolution
2001
NNEPA Collegium
The Truth About Litigation: Use of ADR in Estate Planning and Estate Settlement
1998
Covenants Not to Compete in Massachusetts
Competing in the Absence of a Covenant
Publications
2014
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
The Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code: What Has Changed and What Has Not
2014
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Avoiding and Resolving Disputes Under the MUTC
1999
Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution
The Case for Settlement Counsel
1999
Negotiation Journal
Using Settlement Counsel for Early Dispute Resolution
Languages
English
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