Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras & Magliocchetti, LLP
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- Business Law
- Criminal Defense
- Cybersecurity Legal Compliance
- Divorce and Family Law
- Elder Law
- Employment Law
- Estate and Trust Planning
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Probate Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Workers’ Compensation Law
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Trusts
- Wills
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Attorney William (Bill) D. Chase
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
Education:
- Westfield State University
- Vermont Law School, J.D., 1981
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Special Agent in Charge, FBI Albany Division
- Special Agent in Charge, FBI Baltimore Division
- Special Assistant to FBI Director William S. Sessions
- FBI Legal Counsel Division
- Director of Federal Law Enforcement Sales, LexisNexis Special Services
- Director of Business Development, The Analytical Science Corporation (TASC)
- Management Consultant specializing in cybersecurity, legal compliance, and Insider Threat
- Founder, management consulting firm providing guidance to government contractors
- Leader of the Legal Compliance and Cybersecurity Practice Group at SSJM
- Extensive experience in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber operations, data protection, and cybersecurity
- Experience handling Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Bivens, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) cases
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Robert A. (Bob) Jutras
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1988
- New Hampshire, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
Education:
- University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine
- University of New Hampshire
- Major: Business Administration
- Minor: Economics and Philosophy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Certified Financial Litigator
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) – MA and NH Chapters
- National Association of Financial Litigators
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
- Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- New Hampshire Collaborative Law Alliance
- Boston Bar Association
- Middlesex County Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- Haverhill Bar Association
- Salem, New Hampshire Bar Association
- Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers
- 10 Best Elder Law Attorneys
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Julie C. Magliocchetti
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts
Education:
- Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, Massachusetts — J.D.
- Merrimack College — B.A., Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- 100 Women Who Care
- Over 20 years of experience at Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras, and Magliocchetti, LLP
- Experience in real estate, probate, and family law
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Paul A. Magliocchetti
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
Education:
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts — J.D., 1994
- College of the Holy Cross — B.A., Major: Philosophy
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Haverhill Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire NAELA Chapters
- Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
- Elected Member, City of Haverhill School Committee
- Director, Board of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
- Director, Board of Bethany Homes
- Director, Finance Council, St. John the Baptist Parish
- Bethany Communities
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Italian
Attorney Timothy J. Schiavoni
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1973
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1973
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1978
Education:
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts — J.D., 1972
- Cornell University — B.A., 1969, Major: Economics
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Community Service Committee Chairperson, 1995–1998
- President, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 1987
- Director, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 1985–2002
- Recipient, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Jerry Loy Award for Leadership
- Recipient, Haverhill Bar Association’s Supreme Court Justice Moody Community Service Award
- Lifetime Member, Massachusetts Bar Foundation
- Elected Member, Haverhill School Committee
- Director, Pentucket Bank
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Holy Family Hospital
- Founding Director, Haverhill Unit of the American Cancer Society
- Co-Chairperson, Massachusetts Bar Association’s statewide Youth Violence Initiative
- Panelist, Governor’s Commission Against Domestic Violence
- Community service leadership with Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board, Northern Essex Community College Foundation, Lawrence Literacy Works, and Northeast Cultural Arts Association
- Representation of numerous nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, Opportunity Works, and Emmaus Housing Shelter
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Richard J. Sheehan Jr. (Retired)
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1973
- New Hampshire, 1975
Education:
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York — J.D., 1973
- Boston College — B.A., cum laude, Major: Economics
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- AV Preeminent Status
- Partner, Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras, and Magliocchetti, LLP, since 1976
- Intern, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Federal District of New York
- Incorporator and Director, Haverhill Bank
- Incorporator and Director, Family Mutual Savings Bank
- Incorporator and Director, BayBank Merrimack Valley
- Director, First National Bank of Boston Regional Advisory Board
- Director, Greater Haverhill Foundation
- Director, Economic Community Development Corporation
- Director, Northern Essex Mental Health Services
- Director, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
- Trustee, Bradford College
- Trustee, Haverhill Public Library
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Sonja Starins
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2000
- New Hampshire, 2021
Education:
- University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine — J.D., 1999
- Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts — B.A., magna cum laude, 1995, Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- President-Elect, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- Board Member, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- Co-Chair, Professional Education Committee, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- Member, Membership Committee, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- Leader, Tri-River Practice Group
- Member, MCLC Book Club
- Board Member, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
- Member, Membership Committee, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Greater Newburyport Bar Association
- USA 500
- Greater Boston Family Law Professionals
- Trained Mediator and Collaborative Attorney
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kristin M. Yasenka
Bar Admissions:
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Education:
- Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D., 2003
- Grimes Moot Court Competition
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta
- Tufts University
- B.A., cum laude, 2000
- Studied abroad at University College London
Professional Memberships & Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association
- Founder, Yasenka Law, PLLC
- Of Counsel
- Former Attorney, Nixon Peabody, LLP
- Former Attorney, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PA
- Former Attorney, Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, PC
- Focused on complex commercial litigation, civil litigation, business litigation, land use and property litigation, construction litigation, family and domestic law, estate planning, and business counseling
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Matthew W. Simulis
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts
Education:
- New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts — J.D.
- University of Massachusetts – Amherst — B.A., Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Greater Newburyport Bar Association
- Passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam
- Lifelong resident of Haverhill
- Focuses primarily on Estate Planning and Probate matters
Languages Spoken:
- English
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Robert A. (Bob) Jutras
This attorney practices in Massachusetts and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |