Phyllis A Jones

I am a legal professional with over 20 years of experience in a variety of civil litigation areas of practice. I bring extensive knowledge and experience in navigating through all areas of government to advocate on behalf of those who need it. I am a proven leader in disability advocacy and I bring that knowledge to serve clients.

Massachusetts School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Public Policy

1996

American University

B.A. | Political Science

1993

Senior Associate

Law Offices of Steven M. Dwyer

2019 - Current

The motto of our firm is "the education of an attorney, the heart of a social worker." We are a boutique law firm that specializes in the areas of family law, estate planning, guardianship, mediation, family based immigration, and disability law.

Chair

Town of North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance (Disability Issues)

2016 - Current

In addition to the typical duties of holding meetings and identifying problems, I produce, write and co-host monthly show “Ability Assistance" on local cable access that researches and promotes non-profit and government agencies regarding service offered. This has also been rolled out as a podcast.

Legal Assistant

Sallop and Weisman, PC

2017 - 2019

As an attorney I was never a "traditional" legal assistant. In addition to assist in resolving client concerns, I drafted motions and responses to discovery requests, organized and assembled submissions to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and researched and responded to Medicare reimbursement requests.

Legal Assistant/Executive Assistant

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

2007 - 2013

Temporary Employment Law Associate

Getronics

2000 - 2001

Advised human resources managers nation wide pursuant to state and federal laws on: appropriate personnel actions, proper documentation, and existence of possible discrimination issues.

Associate

Smith Levenson Cullen & Aylward

1999 - 2000

Argued motions, conducted trials, drafted pleadings, negotiated and settled cases.

Legal Clerk

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

1995 - 1995

Attended hearings. Researched hearing responses. Drafted hearing responses.

Volunteer for Presidential Inquiries

White House

1993 - 1993

Organized and recruited student volunteers. Read correspondence addressed to President to choose appropriate prewritten responses. Rerouted correspondence requiring special responses.

Senate Intern

Senator John Kerry (D-MA)

1992 - 1992

Sorted correspondence on a daily basis. Answered constituent correspondence. Researched special projects for staff members. Assisted with general legislative duties.

Co-Host -- Ability Assistance, Televised on North Andover CAM (Community Access TV), North Andover, MA

August 1, 2018

North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance

From August, 2018 to present and continuing.

State Bar of Massachusetts  # 642916

Member

Current

ProVisors New England

Member

2020 - Current

North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance

Chair

2016 - Current

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

Since 1999

1st Circuit

Since 1999

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Since 1999

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Education Law

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

• Disability Law
• Guardianship
• Mediation