Attorney Michael A. Fenton was named a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., the firm announced today. The firm’s shareholders voted to extend the offer to Attorney Fenton, demonstrating the level of respect his work and professionalism have earned. Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, based in Springfield, is a nationally recognized law firm primarily serving New England and eastern New York. Attorney Fenton has been recognized as an emerging leader of the law and of his community. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star every year since 2014, was named one of the Top 25 Up and Coming Attorneys in Massachusetts by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and was honored by BusinessWest as a 40 Under Forty award recipient in 2012.
“With this remarkable professional resume and deep ties to the community, it was only natural for Attorney Fenton to be invited to become a shareholder with the firm. Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin has a bright future and we expect Michael to be a large part of our future success.” commented Founding Partner Steven J. Schwartz.
A resident of Springfield, Attorney Fenton concentrates his practice in the areas of business planning, commercial real estate, land use and estate planning. He earned his law degree and MBA from Western New England University in 2012 and his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, cum laude, from Providence College in 2009. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Fenton is well-recognized for his extensive experience in law, business and government. Attorney Fenton volunteers for several community organizations and has served as a member of the Springfield City Council since 2010. Fenton is extremely active in the western Massachusetts community and is passionate about serving the needs of his clients.
“I am very excited and humbled to be named a shareholder with Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin,” commented Attorney Fenton. “It’s an honor to work alongside such talented attorneys and I look forward to growing my career with the firm.”