Karen G. Jackson, Esq.
"I help each and every client with the same passion I would expect for myself. At all times, I use my extensive experience, work ethic, and ability to empathize in order to achieve the best possible legal result for every client. I want my clients to feel so well served that they will return for any future legal needs"
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College:
University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., cum laude – 1973
Law School:
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, J.D., with honors – 1978
Admitted:
- 1994 – Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- 1994 – Massachusetts State Bar
- 1990 – U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- 1984 – U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- 1983 – Michigan State Bar (inactive)
- 1979 – U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- 1978 – California State Bar (inactive)
Current Memberships:
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, National and Massachusetts chapters
- The Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, Inc.
- Western Massachusetts Eldercare Professionals Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Hampshire County Bar Association
- Holyoke Bar Association
Former Memberships:
- Michigan Bar Association (1982 - 1992)
- Forty-Six Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Michigan (President 1984 - 1986)
- State Bar of Michigan, member of upper Michigan lawyers committee (1983 - 1986)
- State Bar of Michigan, member of section on environmental law, family law, real property law (1983 - 1986)
Community Outreach:
- Alzheimer’s Association of Western Massachusetts (President 1999; Officer/Board Member 1995-1999)
- Homeless Overnight Shelter Volunteer (2002-2007)
- Rotary Club (President 2005-2006; Board Member 1999-2006; 2009-current)
- ServiceNet (Chair of the Board 2008 – present; Board Member 2002-current)
- Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee (Board Member 1996-1999)
Awards:
Recipient American Jurisprudence Award, Remedies II (1978)
Biography:
- ServiceNet (Chair of the Board 2008 – present, Board Member 2002 – current)
- Rotary Club (President 2005–2006; Board Member, 1999–2006)
- Alzheimer's Association of Western Massachusetts (President, 1999 and Officer/Board Member, 1995–1999)
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Remedies II – 1978
Speaking Engagements:
- Nursing Home and Guardianship Issues - Mary Lane Hospital, Ware, MA, May 2010
- Basic Estate Planning - Council on Aging, Holyoke, MA, May 2010
- Caregiver Agreements, Medicaid Planning and Issues - Northampton, MA, March 2010
- Asset Preservation & Medicaid Planning - National Teleconference, December 2009
- Estate & Medicaid Planning - Ware, MA, November 2009
- Irrevocable Trusts & Medicaid Planning - Florence, MA, March 2009
- Basic Estate Plan - Northampton, MA, January, 2009
- Oddities & Challenges In Probate Law - Springfield, MA, February 2008
Personal Statement:
"I enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, biking, reading and ping pong. I love the outdoors!"
John J. Torrone, III, Esq.
"I work with my clients to help them through the legal process as quickly and efficiently as possible. I focus on serving the legal needs of my clients as I guide each and every client through the maze of legal issues he/she often must confront. I enjoy helping people restore normalcy in their lives."
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College:
Westfield State College, B.A., 2000
Holyoke Community College, A.A.S., Arts/Sciences, 1998;
Law School:
Western New England College - School of Law, J.D., 2004
Admitted:
- 2008 – U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
- 2008 – U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- 2004 – Massachusetts
Member:
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Hampshire County Bar Association
- Holyoke Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Real Estate Bar Association
Community Outreach:
- Providence Ministries for the Needy (Board of Trustees2009 – Present)
- Rotary Club (Membership Committee Chair 2009 – Present; Board Member 2009 – Present)
- Senior Partners for Justice West, Volunteer (2008 – Present)
- Homeless Legal Advocacy Project Volunteer (2005-Present)
Awards:
- Pro Bono Publico Award from the Volunteer Lawyers Service &anmp; Hampshire County Bar Association (2009)
- Recipient, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence
Personal Statement:
"I am a life long resident of Western Massachusetts. My family and friends have always been very important to me. I am an avid hiker and historical enthusiast. I have strong interests in conservationism and historical preservation."
