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Daniel M. Surprenant
also known as Daniel Surprenant Esq.
About Daniel
Biography
I am a partner in the lawfirm of Surprenant & Beneski. Our firm was founded by my father, Bob Surprenant, and my partner is my sister, Michelle Beneski. We focus in protecting client assets in the areas of Estate, Tax, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning. I take great pride in working with families and individuals in protecting their hard-earned life savings and treating each client with dignity and respect through the process. We also focus on maintaining an ongoing relationship, so that your plan continues to work for you.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
16%
Elder Law
16%
20 years | 400 cases
Estate Planning
16%
20 years | 300 cases
Probate
16%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Surprenant & Beneski, P.C.
35 Arnold Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740-5013
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336 South Street, Hyannis, MA, 02601-5404
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1265 Belmont Street, Suite 2, Brockton, MA, 02301
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Daniel M. Surprenant's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is a tremendous Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney. I have worked directly with him for several years on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is a recognized leader in Elder Law and Estate Planning in MA. Moreover, he is compassionate and caring for his clients - those qualities are greatly appreciated by his many senior and disabled clients and their families."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a competent and professional Elderlaw and Estate Planning attorney who cares about his clients and strives to design and implement the best planning available."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have come to know Dan professionally over the past several years. I highly recommend the legal counseling and professional services of Dan and his law firm for anyone in his area seeking assistance with elder law matters."
"Dan is a smart and caring elder law and estate planning attorney, always going above and beyond to get the best result for his clients. In addition, he is a very active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of NAELA, advocating for the rights of seniors and those with special needs in the Commonwealth. I highly recommend Dan for elder law and estate planning."
"I very much respect Dan's work as an elder law attorney. I have had the honor of seeing how Dan works with clients and was very impressed with his competence, conscientiousness, and caring manner. It is without hesitation that I endorse Dan and highly recommend him as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Recognition of Leadership to Bar and Public as President, Bristol County Bar Association
2009
First Justices Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Counties of Bristol, Barnstable and Plymouth
2007
Small Business of the Year, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Surprenant & Beneski, PC
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Surprenant & Beneski, P.C.
2004 - 2006
Associate, Keches & Mallen, PC
2002 - 2004
Associate, Rindler Morgan, PC
1997 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, Bristol County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Mass Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPrograms Committee
2007 - Present
Bishop Stang High School President's Advisory BoardBoard Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Wealth Counsel
Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planners
Board of Directors
Academy of Special Needs Planners
The Alzheimer's Association
ARC
New Bedford Bar Association
Southcoast Senior Resource Association
Vice President
Community Care Resource Group
2009 - 2010
Bristol County Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2010
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBoard of Delegates
Education
1996
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor
1991
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
BA
N/A
University of Florida, College of Law Graduate Tax Program
LLM
Speaking Engagements
2011
CPA Breakfast Series
Estate Tax and Medicaid Planning for CPAs
2010
Annual Statewide Conference for Caregivers
Servicing Clients in Elder Law and Special Needs Planning
2009
Veteran's Benefits Planning
Veteran's Aid and Attendance Planning
2008
Medicaid and Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape
Planning Opportunities: Irrevocable Transfers and Exempt Transfers
N/A
Estate Planning 101
Long Term Care, Estate Tax, Special Needs and Veteran's Planning
Publications
2011
Newsletter for Professionals
Elder Law Advocate
2008
Lorman Education Services publication
Medicaid and Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape
N/A
Guide
Elder Care Guide to Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Surrounding Areas
N/A
Guide
Consumer's Guide to Long Term Care Planning
N/A
Guide
Nuts and Bolts Guide to Veteran's Benefits Planning
N/A
Guide
Consumer's Guide to Hospice
N/A
Guide
Legal Survival Guide for Alzheimer's Patients and Their Loves Ones
N/A
Monthly Newsletter
Elder Law Today