If you or a loved one suffer from dementia, estate planning is essential. Join Attorney Todd Ratner on Tuesday, October 6, for an informative presentation on legal and financial planning for Alzheimer's disease. This event is free online, but requires registration. To register, call 800-272-3900, or email mlemay@alz.org.
Bacon Wilson is pleased to announce that attorney Katharine E. Shove has joined the firm. Attorney Shove is an associate and a member of the firm’s litigation team. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Katharine served as a clerk for the Massachusetts Appeals Court. She graduated from Western New England University School of Law magna cum laude in 2019, and earned her B.S. from Utica College in 2015.
Welcome, Kat!
https://www.baconwilson.com/attorney/shove-katharine-e/
The economic impacts of the pandemic mean that many businesses and individuals are struggling. In a recent interview with BusinessWest, Attorney Mike Katz discusses connections between the economic downturn and a likely increase in bankruptcy filings. https://businesswest.com/blog/bankruptcies-expected-to-skyrocket-in-the-months-to-come/
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Bankruptcies Expected to Skyrocket in the Months to Come - BusinessWest
We remember.
Check out Marijuana Venture Magazine where Attorney Isaac Fleisher discusses the rollout of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, recent changes to regulations, and future projections – over $1 billion by 2024!
https://www.marijuanaventure.com/state-overview-massachusetts/
State Overview: Massachusetts - Marijuana Venture
Massachusetts cannabis advocates rejoiced on November 8, 2016, when voters passed a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis. But when the rejoicing was finished, the waiting began. Many legislators had vocally opposed legalization and remained highly skeptical of the relatively permissiv...
State Overview: Massachusetts - Marijuana Venture
Massachusetts cannabis advocates rejoiced on November 8, 2016, when voters passed a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis. But when the rejoicing was finished, the waiting began. Many legislators had vocally opposed legalization and remained highly skeptical of the relatively permissiv...
State Overview: Massachusetts - Marijuana Venture
Massachusetts cannabis advocates rejoiced on November 8, 2016, when voters passed a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis. But when the rejoicing was finished, the waiting began. Many legislators had vocally opposed legalization and remained highly skeptical of the relatively permissiv...
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marijuanaventure.com
Our offices will be closing at noon on Friday, September 4. We are also closed on Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. From Bacon Wilson to all our friends and neighbors in the Valley, we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Bacon Wilson offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2020, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!
During these uncertain times, charitable contributions are more important than ever. In her latest Prime article, attorney Gina Barry discusses the importance of charitable giving, and the potential tax benefits for donors.
Read this article in Prime's October 2020 edition, page 5: https://www.primeontheweb.com/readprimeonline/
There's still time to register for today's session! Attorney Todd Ratner will be online at noon discussing planning for Alzheimer's Disease. Join us!
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September 24 at 11:38 AM ·
If you or a loved one suffer from dementia, estate planning is essential. Join Attorney Todd Ratner on Tuesday, October 6, for an informative presentation on legal and financial planning for Alzheimer's disease. This event is free online, but requires registration. To register, call 800-272-3900, or email mlemay@alz.org.
Bacon Wilson is pleased to announce that our team of attorneys continues to grow!
Attorney Michael W. Locke has joined the firm as an associate and a member of the real estate team, focusing on matters of land use planning and zoning. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Attorney Locke served as a clerk in both the Massachusetts Superior Court and the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. He earned his juris doctor magna cum laude from New England Law School in 2018, and his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst magna cum laude in 2015. Michael will be practicing primarily from Bacon Wilson’s Amherst location, working with real estate and business clients throughout the Commonwealth.
Welcome, Michael!
Wishing all a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
Bacon Wilson is delighted to announce that attorneys Michael Katz, Paul Rothschild, and Hyman Darling have been named to the 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list of top attorneys in the Commonwealth, and attorney Thomas Reidy has been named to the 2020 Massachusetts Rising Stars list of up-and-comers.
Super Lawyers are identified by a research team and are selected for their background, professional achievements, and peer recognition.
Congratulations to Mike, Paul, Hy, and Tom!
This week our Sunday Spotlight is on Ryan O'Hara!
Bacon Wilson is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys have been promoted. Daniel McKellick and Christopher Pierson have both been named as shareholders. Upon making the announcement, managing partner Kenneth J. Albano stated “The experience and work ethic Dan brings to our commercial/corporate practice, and that Chris has delivered to our litigation department, is immeasurable. I am gratified and honored to welcome them to Bacon Wilson’s team of partners.”
Congratulations to Dan and Chris!
From all of us at Bacon Wilson, we wish you a peaceful, joyful, healthy and safe New Year!
Please note that Bacon Wilson offices will be closed on January 1st.
It's that time of the year again - tax planning looms on the horizon. This year a few changes are in store, due to COVID-19. Attorney Gina Barry explains in her latest article in Prime Magazine:
http://www.primeontheweb.com/readprimeonline/
This holiday season, our local food programs are working hard to provide services under the tremendous strain of 2020. Bacon Wilson’s managing partner, Ken Albano, was happy to participate in WGGB’s public service announcement for The Food Bank of Western Mass. If you are able, please consider joining us in making a contribution to the Food Bank.
From all of us at Bacon Wilson to friends and neighbors throughout the Pioneer Valley, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.
***Please note all office locations will be closing at 3pm on December 24 and will be closed on December 25.***
Bacon Wilson is very pleased to announce that Attorney David A. Lavenburg has joined the firm as Of Counsel and a member of the litigation team. He will practice primarily from Bacon Wilson’s Springfield location.
David represents creditors of all kinds such as banks, credit unions, and debt purchasers in loan recovery and collection matters. He also litigates extensively for commercial property landlords and tenants, management companies, and large and small businesses. His legal work spans a variety of areas including complex commercial litigation, lease disputes, commercial collections, real estate foreclosure, and bankruptcy litigation. David is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. He appears regularly in the trial and appellate courts for both states and has argued in the Connecticut Supreme Court.
David lives with his wife Theresa in Longmeadow, where he serves as the chair of Longmeadow’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Welcome, David!
This week our Sunday Spotlight is on Gina Barry!
Snow day! All Bacon Wilson office locations will be closing at noon today. Despite the office closures, many attorneys and paralegals are working remotely, so don't hesitate to get in touch. Stay safe!
A basic estate plan. So simple, yet so effective! In Westfield Lifestyle, Attorney Daniel McKellick explains how taking the time to create or update your estate plan can help you rest easier in 2021, with important protections in place for you and your loved ones.
https://citylifestyle.com/springfield-ma/articles/life-and-culture/the-peace-and-protection-of-a-good-plan
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The Peace and Protection of a Good Plan
Disagreements over a loved one’s estate can cause extreme stress within families. In his latest article from BusinessWest , Attorney Ben Coyle discusses estate planning techniques to avoid family quarrels.
https://businesswest.com/blog/that-is-the-question-when-it-comes-to-wills-and-trusts/
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That Is the Question When It Comes to Wills and Trusts - BusinessWest
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From Bacon Wilson to all our friends and neighbors, we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Congratulations to our managing partner, Kenneth J. Albano, celebrating 33 years at Bacon Wilson this month! Ken started as an associate back in 1988 and has worked hard growing his own practice, and the firm itself, over the past three decades. We couldn’t do it without you, Ken!
