Cancer Fundraiser Finds Cause Hits Closer To Home Every Year

                              
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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Attorney David Webber, of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield, was one of eight local attorneys who volunteered his time to answer legal questions from veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers Home on June 17th. Veterans from Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin County turned out to ask personal legal questions. In addition, the veterans received information on particular Massachusetts laws and appropriate court procedures.

Attorney Webber plans to take part in future visiting lawyer programs, which are sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Department of Veteran Services. Webber, a resident of Amherst and member of the Amherst planning board, currently practices law in the areas of business transactions, estate and succession planning, taxation, and nonprofits. Attorney Webber has been with Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. since 2008.

About Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.
Established in 1969, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. specializes in business law, estate planning, commercial and municipal finance, real estate law, litigation and bankruptcy. The firm’s clients range from closely-held family enterprises to multinational companies with operations in western New England and eastern New York State. The attorneys at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin provide efficient, cost-effective counseling and advocacy services which frequently involve innovative techniques.  The firm consists of thirteen attorneys with offices in Springfield and Northampton, MA and Albany, NY. Additional information about Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin can be found on its website, www.ssfpc.com.

 
 SHATZ, SCHWARTZ AND FENTIN, P.C. ATTORNEYS TO RIDE IN PAN MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE 
Gary Fentin and Tim Mulhern Embark on 192 Mile Ride, While Having Raised More Than $150,000 to Date 
                              
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SPRINGFIELD, MA – In 2009, over one million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. For Gary Fentin and Timothy Mulhern, partners at Shatz, Schwatz and Fentin, they know the disease all too well. Gary Fentin, who resides in Conway, MA has seen both friends and family member’s battle cancer. Most recently, his 23 year old niece was diagnosed with the disease. In 1986, Tim Mulhern of Longmeadow, MA lost his father to pancreatic cancer.

Fentin and Mulhern know while they may not be able to cure cancer, they are diligently working to support cancer research. On August 7th and 8th, Fentin and Mulhern, will once again challenge themselves by biking 192 miles in the 31st Annual Pan Massachusetts Challenge.  They will join 5,000 other bikers on the journey from Sturbridge to Provincetown. Whether it is raining or 100 degrees out, Fentin and Mulhern will bike for two days to raise money in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This year will be Mulhern’s 17th year riding in the Pan Mass Challenge and Fentin’s 8th year. Since they began riding, they have raised $150,000 collectively. Last year, riders and supporters raised $30 million, 100% of which went directly to support cancer research. The Pan Mass Challenge raises more money than any other charity.

 “I ride because I can,” says Gary Fentin, Partner of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. “I am riding for those who lost their parents, children, partners and friends. We are making a major difference in the lives of so many people and together we can help keep hope alive.”

“Taking part in this ride is surreal,” says Tim Mulhern, Partner of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. “The route is lined practically the whole way with cancer survivors and their families. Over the sixteen years I have ridden, the event has gotten larger and raised millions of dollars.  But people are still getting sick and dying of cancer, by doing this I hope to reverse the trend.”

In addition, there are thousands of volunteers who make the fundraiser happen.  Jim Sheils, Partner of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin will once again be volunteering at the event. Sheils, an East Longmeadow resident will be helping out at the “Family Finish” in Provincetown for his third year.

 For more information on how to support Fentin go to www.pmc.org/profile/GF0022 and to donate to Mulhern’s ride visit www.pmc.org/profile/TM0017.  For further information on the Pan Mass Challenge visit www.pmc.org.
About Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.
Established in 1969, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. specializes in business law, estate planning, commercial and municipal finance, real estate law, litigation and bankruptcy. The firms’ clients range from closely-held family enterprises to multinational companies with operations in western New England and eastern New York State. The attorneys at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin provide efficient, cost-effective counseling and advocacy services which frequently involve innovative techniques.  The firm consists of thirteen attorneys with offices in Springfield and Northampton, MA and Albany, NY. Additional information about Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin can be found on its website, www.ssfpc.com.

Springfield, MA: Attorneys Ann I. Weber and Michele J. Feinstein, shareholders of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. spoke on the topic of “Planning for Long-Term Care: New Laws and Regulations” at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA.) The two hour intensive workshop focused on a multitude of issues individuals face when planning for long-term care. Attorneys Weber and Feinstein educated the audience on numerous topics from Mass Health Basics of community based care vs. institutional care; medical and financial eligibility; countable and non-countable assets; transfer disqualification rules; annuities, and imminent planning for the individuals and couples. Both attorneys are past presidents of The Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, Inc. which advances education in the estate planning field for professionals and the community and fosters cooperation between life underwriters, trust professionals, lawyers and accountants who practice estate planning. Attorneys Weber and Feinstein are highly regarded attorneys, educators and frequent lectures before numerous civic and professional associations on the subjects of estate planning, estate administration, probate and elder law.

Springfield/Northampton, MA: Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA and Albany, NY has announced that 7 of the firm’s 14 attorneys have been selected as Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2009. Massachusetts Super Lawyers are selected based upon ballots sent by Law & Politics to over 31,000 Massachusetts attorneys who have been in practice for five years or more. Independent research is then conducted on each of the nominees followed by a panel review process. The seven attorneys have been chosen as Super Lawyers based on professional achievement and a high level of peer recognition.

Stephen A. Shatz – real estate development, real estate finance, and commercial leasing.

Steven J. Schwartz – family business planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and estate planning.

Gary S. Fentin – commercial and tax-exempt finance, real estate, reorganization and workout.

Timothy P. Mulhern – Taxation Law.

Ann I. Weber – estate planning and taxation, estate administration, probate, and elder law.

Carol Cioe Klyman – estate planning, estate settlement, elder law, guardianships, and probate litigation.

Steven Weiss – business bankruptcy, workout, and reorganization.

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. has been serving individuals, families and businesses in Western Massachusetts since 1969.

Springfield, MA: Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C lectured on the topic of “Massachusetts Data Security Law, Compliance and Confusion” with Marco Liquori, president of Net Logix, Inc. of Westfield, at the 48th Annual Tax Institute seminar held recently at the Western New England College. Attorney Hogan and Mr. Liquori’s presentation focused on the new law and compliance requirements Massachusetts businesses must have in place to protect their client s’ and customers’ personal information . The presentation was particularly timely in that the new law takes effect March 1, 2010. Attorney Hogan provided an overview of the law and guidelines for compliance, including a comprehensive , written information security program, and covered what constitutes a security breach, what to do when a security breach has occurred, and how the new law will affect Massachusetts business owners. With the new year just a few weeks away Attorney Hogan and Mr. Liquori have been educating business owners and their professional advisors in the Pioneer Valley to ensure they meet the deadline for compliance with the new law.

SPRINGFIELD, MA: Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. specializing in elder law, estate planning, guardianships, special needs planning and probate litigation has recently been named to the editorial board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Journal. The NAELA Journal is a peer-reviewed, scholarly publication of substantive articles on Elder and Special Needs Law topics published twice a year by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Attorney Klyman received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Western New England College Law School, where she taught elder law as an adjunct professor of law in the school’s LL.M. program in 2006 and received her B.A. in journalism from the University of Rhode Island. Attorney Klyman is a contributing author of the three-volume treatise, Estate Planning for the Aged and Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts (MCLE, 1998), considered one of the leading publications in the field. She has lectured before numerous professional and civic organizations, including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, the Suffolk University Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the National Business Institute. Attorney Klyman is a longtime resident of Westhampton, MA.

Springfield/Northampton, MA: Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. was among the participants in a panel discussion on the topic of “ Mortgage Challenges; Effect of Counterclaims ,“ at the 8th Annual Western Massachusetts Bankruptcy Conference held October 6th at Western New England College . The broad topic was segmented into two sessions: Attorneys L. Alexandra Hogan and Joseph J. Lange presented on the topic of The Trustee’s Strong-Arm Powers – Mortgage Challenges, Claims and Defenses. Attorney Hogan concentrates her practice in the areas of business law, business litigation and bankruptcy. She is a graduate of Western New England College School of Law, J.D., 2008, Cum Laude. Her recent scholarly writing, “Guilt by Relation: If Your Brother is Convicted of a Crime, You Too May Do Time,” 30 W. New Eng. L. Rev. 543 (2008), was published in the Western New England Law Review 2008; Student Note. Mrs. Hogan resides in Chicopee, MA

Springfield/Northampton, MA: Michele J. Feinstein, Esq. shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. has been inducted into the Cambridge Who’s Who. The Cambridge Who’s Who is one of the oldest and most well-respected professional directories for industry professionals and entrepreneurs serving more than 99 industries worldwide. Attorney Feinstein practices in the areas of corporate and business planning, including all aspects of planning for the succession of business interests, representation of closely held businesses, and representation of physicians in their individual and group practice, estate planning and elder law. Ms. Feinstein is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western New England College in the LLM Program for estate planning and elder law. She is a frequent lecturer for numerous civic and professional associations, including the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and the Massachusetts Bar Association speaking on the subjects of business, health law and estate planning.

Attorney Michele J. Feinstein, shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., specializing in estate planning and administration, elder law, probate litigation, health law, corporate and business planning recently spoke on the topic of “Recent Development in Medicaid Rules” as guest speaker of the monthly Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, Inc. luncheon.

Attorney Feinstein served as past president of the Estate Planning Council, and is currently an adjunct professor of law in the Master of Law in Estate Planning and Elder Law program at Western New England College School of Law. Attorney Feinstein is a frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and the Massachusetts Bar Association, as well as numerous civic and professional associations on business, health law and estate planning topics.