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Phyllis A Jones
The Education of an Attorney, the Heart of a Social Worker.Badges
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Summary
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.
Education
- Massachusetts School of Law
- J.D. (1996) | Public Policy
- American University
- B.A. | Political Science
Professional Experience
- Senior Associate
- Law Offices of Steven M. Dwyer
- - 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)
- - 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
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- 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
- -
- Temporary Employment Law Associate
- Getronics
- -
- 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
- -
- 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.
- Volunteer for Presidential Inquiries
- White House
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- 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)
- -
- Sorted correspondence on a daily basis. Answered constituent correspondence. Researched special projects for staff members. Assisted with general legislative duties.
Speaking Engagements
- 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.
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Massachusetts  # 642916
- Member
- Current
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- ProVisors New England
- Member
- - Current
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- North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance
- Chair
- - Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
- 1st Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Practice Areas
- 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
Additional Practice Areas
- Disability Law
- Guardianship
- Mediation
Languages
- American Sign Language: Spoken
- English: Spoken, Written
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