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Since its enactment in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its accompanying reporting...
Registered Land and Recorded Land in Massachusetts: The New Voluntary Withdrawal of Registered Land
There are two title systems for real estate in Massachusetts. The first is recorded land, whose...
New Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: Preparing Your Business
The Massachusetts legislature has enacted a new law that mandates pay transparency and reporting...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers® for 2025
Eight firm attorneys also received individual recognition in their areas of expertise SPRINGFIELD,...
Inheritance Conversations: Dividing Assets Among Your Heirs
Your estate plan is a private matter, and your estate is yours to divide up as you wish. But when...
PACE Helps Seniors Remain at Home
Most seniors want to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The...
Is Your Financial Information in Order?
There will come a time when you are no longer capable of preparing and keeping your financial...
How Intermediate Care Facilities Serve Older Adults
Many older adults who can no longer safely live on their own may still not need the highly...
Attorney Karolina Weagle selected for 2023 Massachusetts Bar Association Leadership Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients...
What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?
Although in many situations the advantages outweigh the disadvantages when selecting...
Case Highlights Disconnected State and Federal Laws for Cannabis Industry
Earlier this year, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked Chapter 13...
Attorney Michael A. Fenton named ‘Go To Lawyer’ by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a leading multidisciplinary law firm...
Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin chosen as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers®
Three attorneys also named to the 2023 Massachusetts Rising Stars list SPRINGFIELD, Mass. –Shatz,...
Recent Changes to Massachusetts Income and Estate Taxes
On October 4, the Governor of Massachusetts signed a new law that makes significant changes to the...
Are Home Health Care Services for Me?
Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older American adults cannot leave their homes without...
What Is a Pour Over Will?
In creating an estate plan, you are proactively taking steps to ensure that your assets will be...
Eight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024
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What Is Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on toward...
How IRMAA Affects Medicare Premiums
As you near retirement, you may assume that once Medicare kicks in, your medical insurance...
A Crash Course in Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs)
Qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs) are irrevocable trusts used to achieve estate and gift...
Creating Your Will? Here’s What an Executor Cannot Do
If you are drafting your will, a legal document every adult should have, the person you name as...
Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?
Assisted living facilities support older adults with the activities of daily living while...
Medicare Now Covers Medically Necessary Dental Care
In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare...
IRS Raises Annual Gift Tax and Estate Tax Exclusions in 2023
Although inflation is generally nothing to be pleased about, the IRS recently announced...
Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin chosen as 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers®
Two attorneys additionally named to the 2022 Massachusetts Rising Stars list SPRINGFIELD, Mass....
Eight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin attorneys honored by Best Lawyers.
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Bankruptcy, Reorganizations and Workouts: Various Ways to Solve Debt Problems
No one wants to file for bankruptcy—not only because it’s financially troubling, but also because...
Prepare for the Future: Celebrating National Elder Law Month
As you age, it becomes increasingly important to have a solid legal plan for everything from your...
Serving as an Executor of a Will: An Introductory Guide
Wills are important legal documents that serve as the keystone of a person’s estate plan. To make...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announces Attorney Mark J. Esposito as a Shareholder
Attorney Esposito has been with the firm since 2017 Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a regional...
The Importance of Estate Planning: Why You Need a Power of Attorney
Creating a comprehensive estate plan is a crucial step in making sure your family is taken care of...
Show Your Support on Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season traditionally begins with Black Friday, and many savings events extend...
Attorney Steven Weiss selected to the 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® list
Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients throughout western New...
Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin chosen as 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers®
Two attorneys named to the 2021 Massachusetts Rising Stars list Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.,...
National Preparedness Month: Are You Ready for Emergencies?
If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that we have to be prepared for the...
Attorney Steven Weiss selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Attorney James B. Sheils earns 2022 Best Lawyers® distinction
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin founding attorney, Steven J. Schwartz, selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2022
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Attorney Timothy P. Mulhern selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman named a “Lawyer of the Year” and selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2022
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, a shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., was named “Lawyer...
Attorney Gary S. Fentin honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
Springfield-based law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., is excited to announce that Founder...
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a leading multidisciplinary law firm serving Massachusetts,...
Seven Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin Attorneys Honored By Best Lawyers In America
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that seven of its attorneys were listed in The Best...
Helping those Who Help Others: Observing National Nonprofit Day
Nonprofit organizations are essential to the success of a healthy and happy community. In honor of...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announces firm growth, new Northampton location
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a firm serving clients throughout New England and New York,...
Windfalls and Offsets: How Social Security Works (or Doesn’t) for Some Massachusetts Teachers and Government Workers
By Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman For most workers, calculating social security retirement benefits is...
Give the Gift of Health: Open Enrollment Ending Soon
By Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman Add Insurance to Your Holiday Shopping List The holidays are here,...
Attorney Michele Feinstein a Featured Speaker at Ruth’s House Lunch & Learn The Topic: Protecting your elders: What tools do you need in your toolbox?
Attorney Michele Feinstein, a shareholder in Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C. who concentrates...
Subchapter V: A Window for Small Business Reorganizations?
By Attorney Steven Weiss Chapter 11 reorganizations can be time consuming and expensive...
Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin recognized by 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers®
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a regional law firm serving clients throughout western New...
Attorney Michael Fenton on BusinessTalk Podcast
Attorney Michael Fenton was a recent guest on the BusinessTalk podcast, where he spoke with George...
Attorney Weiss Speaks to Business West about Coming Wave of Bankruptcies
Businesses are facing severe financial challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading many to...
Attorney Mark J. Esposito to speak at 21st Annual Estate Planning Conference
Attorney Mark J. Esposito will speak at the 21st Annual Estate Planning Conference of...
PPP Update for Business Owners
On April 23 Congress added significant additional funding to support the PPP and other...
Unemployment Insurance for Self-Employed, Gig Workers and Independent Contractors
Governmental unemployment assistance is typically not available for the self-employed, “gig”...
COVID-19 and Insurance Issues
One resource that should be explored by our business clients is whether they have business...
Enforcement Of Contracts During A Public-Health Emergency
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched the lives of billions across the globe. When it comes to events,...
Attorney Michael Fenton Discusses Estate Planning on Mass Appeal
Estate planning can give you peace of mind and ensure your assets are protected. Appointing a...
Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19
On April 3, 2020, Governor Baker signed the “Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and...
Surviving Covid-19: Important information for business owners and employees
Emergency FMLA Expansion Act The federal Emergency FMLA Expansion Act, included in the Families...
SBA Disaster Relief, FAQs and Links for Businesses
The following is guidance provided by the SBA and reposted here for informational purposes only....
Attorney Ellen W. Freyman Named a 2019 BusinessWest Women of Impact
BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community...
Eight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin attorneys honored by Best Lawyers®
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Zoning Lawyers see Baker Bill as Move in Right Direction
Attorney Ellen Freyman was recently quoted in October 21st issue Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman invited to speak at upcoming MassHealth Update 2019 seminar
Local attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, a shareholder at regional law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin,...
Attorney Ellen Freyman among St. Thomas More Society Red Mass honorees
At the invitation of the St. Thomas More Society, the Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Bishop...
Seven attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin named to 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® List
Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients throughout western New...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman invited to speak at upcoming MassHealth Update 2019
Local attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, a shareholder at regional law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin,...
Attorney Michele Feinstein Accepted into National Assoc. of Estate Planners & Councils
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Michele Feinstein, a shareholder in the...
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein to discuss family asset protection at the 16th Annual Public Forum, June 5
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein, a shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a nationally...
Attorney Michael A. Fenton of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., named shareholder with firm
Attorney Michael A. Fenton was named a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., the firm...
Attorney Michael A. Fenton of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., named shareholder with firm
Attorney Michael A. Fenton was named a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., the firm...
Shutdown Delays Payouts to Bankruptcy Creditors
Shutdown Delays Payouts to Bankruptcy Creditors Trustees aren’t able to get Justice Department...
Attorney Mark J. Esposito to help “demystify” special education laws around psychoeducational testing
Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients throughout western New...
Attorney and shareholder Carol Cioe Klyman panelist at Mass Bar Association’s 6th Annual Probate Law Conference
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman was a panelist at the Mass Bar Association’s sold-out 6th Annual...
Eleven Attorneys From Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin Earn Recognition
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin announced that eight attorneys from the firm were selected to the 2018...
Attorney and shareholder with Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., Carol Cioe Klyman featured presenter at MassHealth Update 2018 seminar
On October 18th, Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman will be part of a panel of speakers at the MassHealth...
Eight Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin Attorneys Honored By Best Lawyers
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin announced that eight attorneys from the firm were listed in The Best...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., is new editor-in-chief of NAELA Journal
NAELA Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys...
Attorney Mark J. Esposito named to Human Rights Committee for Work Opportunity, Inc.
Esposito is part of committee that reviews incidents, suggests service improvements, reviews new...
Attorney Ellen Freyman, partner at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., selected as 2018 Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year
Springfield Regional Chamber to present award at Annual Meeting, June 6 Regional law firm, Shatz,...
Attorney Steven Weiss to speak at 28th Annual Bankruptcy Bench Meets Bar Conference in Boston on May 24
Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients throughout western New...
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein to speak at Quinnipiac University School of Law symposium
Regional law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving clients throughout western New...
Steven Weiss to Discuss Chapter 13 Plan at Bankruptcy Symposium
Attorney Steven Weiss will speak about the new Chapter 13 plan as part of the 16th annual Western...
Appeal Pending in Bankruptcy Case Regarding Tuition Payments
A Matter to Watch By Steve Weiss One of the biggest priorities for parents of college-age...
Eight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin attorneys honored by Best Lawyers®
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts,...
Local attorney, David K. Webber, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. shareholder named to Massachusetts Bar Association’s 2017 Business Law Council
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Eight Attorneys From Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Named to the 2016 Super Lawyers List
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin Appoints David K. Webber As Shareholder
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin Supports United Way Of Pioneer Valley Annual Day Of Caring
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Timothy P. Mulhern Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers In America© 2017
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Partner Gary S. Fentin Honored by The Best Lawyers In America©
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
James B. Sheils Earns 2017 Best Lawyers® Distinction
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Local Attorney, Michele J. Feinstein Honored by Best Lawyers®
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Founding Attorney, Steven J. Schwartz Lauded by Best Lawyers®
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Attorney Steven Weiss Honored by The Best Lawyers In America©
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers In America© 2017
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., was recently...
Financing an ESOP
The Relationship Between Lender and Company Is a Key Factor By Steve J. Schwartz, Esq. and David...
Governor’s Budget to Impact Estate and Elder Law Planning
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein Leads Conference on Elder Law and Legislative Updates for 2016 Local...
Local Attorney Garners Prestigious Excellence in The Law Award for Up & Coming Attorneys
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Four Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., Attorneys Honored as Top Women Attorneys
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., Attorney Lauded for Pro Bono Service
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Honors Attorney Ellen Freyman with 2016 Excellence in the Law Award...
Local Attorney Helps Holyoke High School Students Understand Credit and Finance
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., Volunteers at M. Ellen...
Attorney Steven Schwartz Named Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Steven Schwartz is the...
Resident among honored attorneys
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Legal Leaders honors attorney Gary Fentin
Attorney Gary S. Fentin of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C., was selected to the Legal Leaders:...
L. Alexandra Hogan Joins American Bankruptcy Institute Subcommittee
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin lawyers lauded
Attorneys with the law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C. in Springfield have been named to the...
Attorney Ellen W. Freyman has been chosen as a 2015 Friendship Award recipient from the Western Massachusetts Refugee and Immigrant Consortium
Attorney Ellen W. Freyman has been chosen as a 2015 Friendship Award recipient from the Western...
Attorney Steven Weiss to be part of moderated panel for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education in Boston
Attorney Steven Weiss, has been chosen as a panelist for a Massachusetts Continuing Legal...
Attorney Fenton To Speak To Judicial Youth Corps Students June 25
Michael A. Fenton will speak to students enrolled in the Springfield Judicial Youth Corps Program...
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein will discuss emergent regional trends and legislation updates at June 11th Conference
Shareholder Michele J. Feinstein will co-chair a full-day Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education...
Michele Feinstein To Present During Western New England University’s 12th Annual Public Forum June 10
Shareholder Michele J. Feinstein will present at the Western New England University 12th Annual...
Ethical Wills – Sending a Personal Message from the Deceased to Those Left Behind
Do you remember old movies where, after the death of an important person, there is a formal...
Bankruptcy trustee hopes to keep Agawam business, under fire for Saudi dealings, running while marketing it for sale
Attorney Steven Weiss, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee for Spectrum, told Boroff Wednesday that...
Attorney David K. Webber discussed handling claims against an estate during May 7 event in Springfield
Attorney David Webber Taped as Expert Speaker at National Business Institute Seminar SPRINGFIELD,...
Four Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers 2014 Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts List
Michele J. Feinstein, L. Alexandra Hogan (Alex), Carol Cioe Klyman and Ann I. Weber (Ami) have...
Full Circle – Steven Schwartz Looks Back at a Lifetime in Law
Steven Schwartz considers himself a lucky person, because he’s spent a career doing exactly what...
Attorneys James B. Sheils and Steven Weiss discuss intercreditor agreements with REBA members, March 10
Lenders and borrowers enter into agreements expecting profitable relationships, however “If things...
Intercreditor Agreements: With These Documents, Understand All the Caps, Wraps, and Traps
Attorney James B. Sheils discusses some of the principal issues that arise when an intercreditor...
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan appointed as new vice-chair
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Bitter Pill – A Primer on the New England Compounding Bankruptcy Proceedings
Attorney Steven Weiss recently had his article "Bitter Pill - A Primer on the New England...
9th Annual Stock Market Challenge
Attorneys Steve Weiss, Michael Fenton, Michele Feinstein, Carol Klyman and L. Alexandra Hogan...
‘Pink Day’ raised $5,000 for Rays of Hope
We partnered with Market Mentors, LLC and 20 other local businesses in raising $5,000 for the Rays...
Feinstein to present with WNE Dean of Law, Eric Gouvin and WNE Professor Robert Sachten Nov. 18
Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York,...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Named to ‘Best Law Firms’ 2015
Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York,...
Massachusetts Bar Association Dial-A-Lawyer provides free legal advice to WMass residents
Michele J. Feinstein, of the law firm of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, has volunteered with...
Local Law Firm pitches in for United Way’s Day of Caring
Members of the firm conducted volunteer work to help the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services...
Advice – on the House: Check Your Homestead Protection Now to Prevent Problems Later
Attorney David K. Webber recently had an article published in BusinessWest discussing how small...
Bankruptcy lawyer Steven Weiss of Longmeadow to address Worcester County Bar Association
Longmeadow attorney Steven Weiss will address the Worcester County Bar Association bankruptcy...
Voting Under Guardianship: Individual Rights Require Individual Review
Attorneys Michele J. Feinstein and David K. Webber co-authored an article for the fall issue of...
Two Month Tax Amnesty Program
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has announced a two month amnesty program designed to...
Eight Attorneys From Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Receive Top Honors In National Publication
Attorneys make 2015 Best Lawyers in America List. Coverage in The Longmeadow News SPRINGFIELD,...
Medicare Coverage Probems
Attorneys Ann I. Weber and Michael A. Fenton co-authored an article featured in BusinessWest on...
Resolved: A Chapter 7 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim on Behalf of Unsecured Creditors
Attorneys Steven Weiss and L. Alexandra Hogan recently had an article posted in the Journal of the...
Local Attorney Invited to Speak at 21st Annual Northeast Bankruptcy Conference
L. Alexandra Hogan, of Springfield-based Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., chosen as expert...
Local Law Firm Receives United Way Gold Award For Extraordinary Support
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. received the highest level award from the United Way of Pioneer...
Local Attorney Leads Hampden County Bar Association (HCBA) Seminar on Zoning Permits
Michael A. Fenton, of Springfield-based Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., offers ‘unique...
Michael A. Fenton Receives Mass Lawyers Excellence in the Law Honor
Michael A. Fenton, of Springfield-based Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., has been listed among...
Estate Planning for Second Marriages
When you decide to get married for the first time, estate planning is probably the last thing on...
Four Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Included on Super Lawyers Top Women List
Four of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the Mass. Top Women list. Female attorneys on...
A Solar Boom in the Pioneer Valley
Associate Michael A. Fenton recently wrote an article on solar farms popping up on previously...
Eight Attorneys From Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C., Recognized In 2014 Best Lawyers In America©
Stephen A. Shatz, Steven J. Schwartz, Gary S. Fentin, Michele J. Feinstein, Carol C. Klyman,...
New Springfield City Council President Michael Fenton pledges to work for a ‘better tomorrow’
Attorney Michael A. Fenton, was elected as Springfield City Council President on Monday, January...
Weiss V. Wells Fargo
Attorney Steve Weiss, was recently involved in an appeal of a case that made headlines in the REBA...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Participates in Pink Day Event
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. participates in pink day event hosted by Market Mentors, LLC that...
Rx for Trusts in Trouble – Remember: ‘Irrevocable’ Ain’t What It Used to Be
So, who has a trust and why do we care if it’s ill? Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, talks about how...
Attorney Freyman to Serve Two-Year Term as Chairwoman of The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
Ellen Freyman has recently been appointed chairwoman of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of...
10 Local Attorneys Included In 2013 Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Rising Stars List
Eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2013 Super Lawyers. Each year,...
The Electronic Data-management Policy – October 8,2012
Business West published an article Alexandra Hogan entitled “The Electronic Data-management...
Anatomy Of An Estate Tax Examination – Seminar at Western New England University October 9, 2013
Michele Feinstein will be co-chairing the Western New England University seminar on October 9,...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., Recognized By Best Lawyers®
The firm has been named a Tier 1 firm in Springfield by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2014....
The Finer Points of Bankruptcy Protection
Attorney Steven Weiss speaks on “The Finer Points of Bankruptcy Protection” with Gary Thomas from...
You Finally Got Paid – But That’s Certainty Not the End of the Story
When your business finally receives payment of that long-overdue receivable, is that the end of...
Attorney Steven Weiss, Participates in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 8th Annual Northeast Consumer Forum Panel Discussion on July 11th
Attorney Steven Weiss, will participate in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 8th Annual...
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan Selected as Winner of Business West 40 under Forty Class of 2013
As she prepared to enroll in Bay Path College in the fall of 1991, Alex Hogan decided she would be...
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan Honored at the Business West 40 Under Forty Dinner on Thursday, June 20, 2013
Every year, BusinessWest honors western Mass. residents who not only succeed in their profession,...
Springfield Attorney Provides Toolkit For Estate Planning
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein will be speaking at three seminars regarding retirement, estate...
A Primer on the ESOP
When evaluating the various alternatives for an exit strategy, a business owner should consider a...
Attorney James B. Sheils to Serve Fourth Consecutive Term as East Longmeadow, MA Town Moderator
Attorney James B. Sheils has been re-elected for his fourth term as East Longmeadow, Massachusetts...
“Staying happy, healthy and secure” April 21, 2013
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein presenting a panel and a breakout session for the North Atlantic...
Four Attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Selected As Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts
Four attorneys from the firm, selected to the 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers or Rising Stars,...
A City’s New Hope for Market-rate Housing
Ellen Freyman and Michael Fenton talk on the Substantial Tax Incentives that Springfield...
The Upside-down Education
A college education should increase a person’s earning capacity over a lifetime. Unfortunately,...
New Foreclosure Law
Alexandra Hogan presented the New Foreclosure Law presentation at the 11th Annual Western...
‘Economic root canal’ — personal bankruptcy primer
Steven Weiss speaks about personal bankruptcy. To read more about the article Click Here.
Free Legal Advice From Local Attorneys on February 11, 2013
Michele Feinstein will be volunteering to answer phone calls from the public during a program in...
Sheils Receives Auchter Award from Goodwill Industries
James Sheils was recently awarded the first John Auchter Award from Goodwill Industries for his...
Do Well by Doing Good – December 12, 2012
Business West published an article written by Attorney Ann Weber entitled “Do Well by Doing...
Gary and Susan Fentin raise $20,000 for cancer fight in 33rd annual Pan-Mass Challenge
The husband-and-wife team of Gary Fentin, partner at Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin and Susan...
James B. Sheils Receives the First John Auchter Award for Exemplary Community Service
James Sheils has received the first John Auchter Award from Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer...
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan Elected to The Board of Global Networking Organization for Women
Alexandra Hogan was named to the board of the New England network of the International Women’s...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Earns Top Ranking in U.S News – Best Lawyers® Survey of Best Law Firms in America
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin is pleased to announce that the firm has been named one of...
United Way Day of Caring 2012
A team of 14 attorneys and staff members from Shatz, Schwartz, and Fentin, P.C. recently spent a...
Attorney Ellen Freyman Receives Pynchon Award
Ellen Freyman, an attorney with the law firm Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin P.C., was selected by...
Special Permit and Site Plan Approval Hearings: Presenting Your Plan
If you are starting a new business or expanding your current one, your municipal planning...
Eight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Attorneys Receive Top Honors in National Publication
Eight attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2013 Best Lawyers in...
Problems in the Code: An Uneven Match, Statutes of Limitations vs. Nondischargeability Actions
An article entitled “Problems in the Code: An Uneven Match. Statutes of Limitations vs....
Superior Court Overturns MassHealth Denial
A judge in the Middlesex Superior Court found that MassHealth improperly denied nursing home...
The TOUSA Tussle
An article entitled “The TOUSA Tussle” regarding a recent Court of Appeals decision interpreting...
L. Alexandra Hogan Receives Gold Peak Performance Award
Alexandra Hogan has also been honored with a 2012 Gold Peak Performance Award for showing...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin and Skoler, Abbott & Presser Attorney Husband and Wife Team to Ride in Two-Day Pan-Mass Challenge for Cancer Research
This year will be the tenth year in which Gary Fentin, Partner at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin,...
Passing Thoughts
Ann Weber recently wrote an article entitled “Passing Thoughts: 10 Things to Know About ‘Scary’...
Ellen Freyman honored as Woman of the Year 2012
Ellen Freyman was recently honored as Woman of the Year 2012 by the Professional Women’s Chamber...
Michele Feinstein to Present at Public Event
“Where do I start preparing for the future?” “How can I ensure that I will not be a burden...
Carol Cioe Klyman Co-Chairs Annual Conference
Carol Cioe Klyman recently acted as co-chair of the 13th annual New England Elder and Disability...
Law Clerk and City Councilor Michael Fenton Selected Winner of Business West 40 Under Forty Class of 2012
Michael Fenton has wanted to be an attorney since he was a young child. “I have a passion for...
Understanding Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Alex Hogan recently wrote an article entitled “Understanding Gramm-Leach-Bliley, Keeping Personal...
Ellen W. Freyman Selected Woman of the Year
Ellen Freyman has been named the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Professional Women's Chamber, a...
MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OPINION FAVORS TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY CASE
The highest court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), handed...
What’s in a Name? Plenty
James B. Sheils recently wrote an article for Business West called “What’s in a Name? Plenty”...
Carol Cioe Klyman Elected to Hilltown Land Trust Board of Directors
Carol Cioe Klyman has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Hilltown Land Trust. Attorney...
Attorney Steven Weiss Appears Before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Steven Weiss recently appeared before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to argue a case...
Attorney Ami I.Weber to Speak about Financial Misconceptions Common to Women – November 15, 2011
Ann (“Ami”) Weber, will be a guest speaker at Women’s Financial Beliefs — A Workshop for Women, a...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Super Lawyers
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA, is pleased to announce that...
Attorneys Receive Top Honors in National Publication
Five of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition...
L. Alexandra Hogan Recognized as 2011 Super Lawyers Rising Star
One of the firm’s youngest attorneys, Alexandra Hogan, has been selected as a 2011...
Michele J. Feinstein Presented at a Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Seminar – October 26, 2011
Michele Feinstein discussed “Heirs-at Law, Intestate Shares, Priority of Appointment” at the...
Attorney David K. Webber Elected to Chair Amherst Planning Board
Amherst, MA resident David Webber was recently elected Chair of the Town of Amherst Planning...
Steve Weiss of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Featured Speaker at Massachusetts Bar Association Bankruptcy Seminar
Steven Weiss was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s annual Western...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Attorneys Named in 2012 Best Lawyers in America Listing
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys have...
Attorney Ami Weber of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. to Speak About Common Financial Strategy Misconceptions
Ann (“Ami”) I. Weber of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. will be a guest speaker for a seminar...
Attorney Ellen W. Freyman Selected Top Woman Of Law
An event that celebrates legal educators, trailblazers and role models who have demonstrated...
Attorney Steven Weiss Featured in Book Focusing on Bankruptcy
Offering small-business owners vital information about bankruptcy issues is just part of what...
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein featured in Business West
Michele Feinstein recently co-chaired the eighth annual Public Forum for Estate Planning at...
Massachusetts Bar Association Presented Western Mass Dial-A-Lawyer Program – May 25, 2011
Carol Cioe Klyman and Michele Feinstein took part in Western Mass Dial-A-Lawyer program on May 25,...
Michele J. Feinstein of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Co-chaired 8th Annual Public Forum For Estate Planning at WNEC on June 7, 2011
Preparation is the key to securing a family’s future as area experts offered their expertise at a...
Michele J. Feinstein to Speak at the Wales Senior Center for the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 2011 Elder Law Education Program
Michele Feinstein will be speaking at the Wales Senior Center for the Massachusetts Bar...
Jewish Family Services Caregivers Support Group – May 24th
Michele Feinstein spoke to the Jewish Family Services Caregivers Support Group on Tuesday, May...
Tax-exempt Bonds: Commercial Loans at Below-market Interest Rates
For business owners and nonprofit managers, there is a way to finance your next capital project...
Beyond the Fine Print: Tenants Must Beware of the Hidden Costs Often Found in Leases
In this day of concern about operating costs, tenants should be wary of hidden expenses in leases....
Attorney Michele J. Feinstein appears on WWLP’s Mass Appeal
Attorney Michele Feinstein appeared on WWLP’s “Mass Appeal” to speak about the three things every...
Attorney Stephen A. Shatz named Stockbridge Selectman – May 16, 2011
Voters at this Tuesday’s annual town election will see several contested races on the ballot, but...
Attorney Freyman named 2011 winner of the Springfield Leadership Institute’s Community Service Award
Attorney Ellen Freyman has been named the 2011 winner of the Springfield Leadership Institute’s...
Attorney Shatz named Springfield MA Best Real Estate Lawyer – March 23, 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has...
Attorney Steve Weiss asked to speak at the Boston Bar Association Annual Bench-Bar Bankruptcy Conference
For more information on the 21st Annual Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference, that Attorney Steve Weiss...
Carol Cioe Klyman, Co-Chair Of The 12th Annual Elder & Disability Law Conference
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman is co-chair of the 12th annual Elder and Disability Law Conference...
Steven J. Schwartz, Panelist at TD Wealth Management Business Succession Planning
March 1, 2011 – TD Wealth Management Business Succession Planning Seminar. Moderator: Michael...
Attorney Weiss speaks at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Northeast Consumer Forum
ABI NORTHEAST CONSUMER WINTER CONFERENCE Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts...
Attorney Klyman Elected as a Fellow of ACTEC
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P. C. of Springfield, MA and Northampton, MA is proud to announce that...
Six SS&F Attorneys Join Boards and Committees
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin of Springfield and Northampton, MA is proud to have a team of attorneys...
Michele J. Feinstein of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. to Co-Chair Seminar for Legal and Financial Professionals
Michele J. Feinstein of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield, MA and Northampton,...
Attorney Ellen W. Freyman is Panelist for “Think, Plan, Do!” Conference
"Giving the Best You've Got" is a plenary discussion that offers the cumulative knowledge and...
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Attorney takes part in Visiting Lawyer Program
Attorney David Webber, was one of eight local attorneys who volunteered his time to answer legal...
Attorneys To Ride In Pan Massachusetts Challenge
In 2009, over one million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, according to the American Cancer...
Local Attorney selected for inclusion into the 2009 “The Best Lawyers in America” Publication
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. was recently selected by her peers...
Attorney Lina Alexandra Hogan joins firm
Attorney Lina Alexandra (“Alex”) Hogan has recently joined the legal team of Shatz, Schwartz and...
Recent Development in Medicaid Rules
Attorney Michele Feinstein,specializing in estate planning and administration, elder...
Attorney Michele Feinstein inducted into the Cambridge Who’s Who
Michele J. Feinstein, Esq. shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. has been inducted into...
8th Annual Western Massachusetts Bankruptcy Conference, Western New England College
Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. was among the...
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman has been named to the editorial board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Journal
Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, specializing in elder law, estate planning, guardianships,...
Local Attorney and Technology Expert Team-Up to Educate Business Owners of New Massachusetts Data Security Law to Protect Client Information
Attorney Alexandra Hogan lectured on the topic of “Massachusetts Data Security Law,...
Attorneys of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. recognized as Super Lawyers in their field of practice
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA and Albany, NY has announced...
Planning for Long-Term Care: New Laws and Regulation
Attorneys Ann Weber and Michele Feinstein, shareholders of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. spoke...
Local Attorneys selected for inclusion into the 2008 Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA announced that 7 of the firm’s...
Attorney Ann I. Weber Recognized Among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the State
Attorney Ann I. Weber (Ami) of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA...