Attorney Douglas R. Peterson is a graduate of Williams College and The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania. He will bring to your case over twenty-five years of extensive experience representing clients in the Greater Springfield area. This practice was established in 1985 and focuses primarily on legal matters in the following areas: Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Long Term Care Planning and Asset Protection and Preservation, Probate and Estate Administration and Litigation, Durable Powers of Attorney and Planning for Incapacity, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies, Avoidance of Probate, Real Estate Sales, Divorce, and Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
Attorney Peterson is a member of the Massachusetts and Hampden County Bar Associations, the National Association of Estate Planners, and the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County (of which he is a past president). He has spoken frequently on a variety of topics including elder law issues to many organizations in the Greater Springfield area. He carries a peer review rating at Martindale.com.
The practice draws many of its clientele from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Ludlow, Agawam, Chicopee and the Forest Park, East Forest Park, Sixteen Acres and Indian Orchard sections of Springfield as well as many clients from other Hampden County and Western Massachusetts communities. Conveniently located at 264 No. Main Street in East Longmeadow, the office is at ground level, readily accessible, and has on-site parking. In-home consultations and flexible meeting times are available by special arrangement. Make your appointment now for a consultation on your matter.
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