Prepping for the Bar Exam? 10 Tips for Law School Graduates
A year ago, when I was preparing for my last law school finals, I was both excited and nervous. I did not have a job lined up, and I could feel the [...]
For Love of Lassie: Pet Trusts Aren’t Just for the Wealthy
We love our pets. From Lassie to Garfield, pop culture has thrived on stories about bonds between humans and our furry friends. Today, as we celebrate National Pet Day, people feel closer [...]
Mountain Dearborn Wins Record Worcester Jury Award of $7.5 Million
Attorneys for Mountain Dearborn and Whiting LLP prevailed at trial in a personal injury lawsuit that produced a jury verdict believed to be the highest recorded in Worcester County. Our client, a [...]
Buying Your First Home? 12 Tips & Traps
It’s finally March, the first month of spring and the start of house-hunting season. Buying your first home is a big deal. It’s a large financial investment, and it’s often an emotional [...]
Three Reasons Why You Should Pay for a Title Search When You Transfer Property Among Family or Friends
We’re often asked by clients for assistance with “simple” conveyances of real property between family members or friends. We strongly advise each of those clients to commission a title search before a [...]
Mountain Dearborn Prevails in SJC Decision to Protect Spouses Who Are Left Out of Wills
A January 8th decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) supported the claim of a second wife, represented by Mountain Dearborn, who sought to receive her legal share of the real [...]
Stephen M. Roche Joins Mountain Dearborn
Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting LLP announces that Stephen M. Roche has become associated with the law firm. Stephen earned his J.D. at New England Law | Boston and his undergraduate degree from [...]
In Memoriam: Richard W. Dearborn
Richard Wright Dearborn, a founding partner of the law firm that became Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting LLP, died peacefully at his home in Worcester on December 14. 2018, at the age of [...]
Can You Still Get a Charitable Deduction Under the New Tax Law? It Depends
There are many good reasons to give gifts and make charitable donations. Supporting a cause you care about tops the list. Research studies suggest that a habit of charitable giving may make [...]
Want to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving? Try This Important Conversation
Ah, Thanksgiving—a time when families gather, usually at one table, for good food, good cheer and—well, maybe not always—good conversation. Politics is a non-starter for many families. So this year, instead of [...]
