Phyllis A Jones
Attorney
Over 20 years of legal experience. Her career has included the following areas of law: family law, estate planning, immigration, school disability law, labor and employment law, corporate litigation, bankruptcy litigation, workers’ compensation and collections law.
“Special Needs Law Group has had the honor of serving hundreds of families in Massachusetts over the years, and Phyllis’ knowledge, passion and expertise will help us expand our reach so that more families have the support they need.” says the firm’s founder Annette Hines.
Ms. Jones brings her strong advocacy skills to the practice along with her representation on a number of professional organizations, including the Women’s Bar Foundation and Massachusetts Special Education Attorneys Egroup. Phyllis has served as Chair of the North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance for over four years. Among the many projects Phyllis has overseen as Chair is the production of a regular TV series on local cable access and a podcast called “Ability Assistance,” which highlights nonprofits and government agencies that offer services to the disabled community.
“As the mother of a child living with epilepsy, depression, PTSD an PNES seizures, it is an honor to be joining this prestigious and passionate team,” says Phyllis. “I’m looking forward to providing further support to the community.”
Phyllis received her BA in Political Science in 1993 from American University in Washington, DC and her JD with a concentration in Public Policy in 1996 from the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, MA.
About Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts
Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts is a Massachusetts-based law firm specializing in estate and special needs planning, special needs trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, elder law and long-term care, advocacy and care management, and more. For more information, visit https://specialneeds-law.com/.
- Massachusetts School of Law
- J.D. (1996) | Public Policy
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- American University
- B.A. | Political Science
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- Attorney
- Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC
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- Chair
- Town of North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance (Disability Issues)
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- 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.
- President/Attorney
- Phyllis Jones Advocacy and Law Group, PC
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- I dispel the idea of disabilities and advocate to strengthen your child's educational abilities to ensure your child receives the free appropriate public education (FAPE) they are entitled to. My family law practice has a special focus on servicing those considered disabled.
- Senior Associate
- Law Offices of Steven M. Dwyer
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- Temporary Employment Law Associate
- Getronics
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- 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
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- Argued motions, conducted trials, drafted pleadings, negotiated and settled cases.
- Legal Clerk
- Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
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- Attended hearings. Researched hearing responses. Drafted hearing responses.
- Co-Host -- Ability Assistance, Televised on North Andover CAM (Community Access TV), North Andover, MA
- North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance
- From August, 2018 to present and continuing.
- Certificate: Creating IEPs for Students with CVI
- Perkins School for the Blind Professional Development Activity
- Certificate of Achievement: ADA Title 1 Employment Requirements
- New England ADA Learning Center
- Certificate of Achievement: Fair Housing Act, Section 504 and the ADA
- New England ADA Learning Center
- Certificate of Achievement: Disability Rights Laws Overview
- New England ADA Learning Center
- State Bar of Massachusetts # 642916
- Member
- Current
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- Massachusetts Women's Bar Association
- Member
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- ProVisors New England
- Member
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- North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance
- Chair
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- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
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- 1st Circuit
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- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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- Education Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Disability Law
- American Sign Language
- English: Spoken, Written