Philip R. Smith - Westfield, MA
Attorney at Bacon Wilson, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Lawyers in Westfield, MA
99 Springfield Road Suite A Westfield, MA 01085
Westfield Estate Planning & Elder Lawyer
Updated: 05/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning & Elder
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- Business & Corporate
Attorney Information
Overview
"My favorite part of being a lawyer is client contact. I like being a part of a team and interacting with clients, then coming up with creative solutions to the challenges that they face. I also believe that all of my clients deserve a 100% effort, so my goal is to provide the best service possible within every interaction."
Philip ("Chip") is the shareholder in charge of the firm's Westfield office. Chip has broad experience in the areas of both commercial and residential real estate. His additional specialties include corporate, business, and estate planning.
Education
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Legal Education
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Boston College Law School,
Newton,
Massachusetts, 1983
LL.M
Major: Taxation -
New England Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1981
J.D
Honors: cum laude
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Boston College Law School,
Newton,
Massachusetts, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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University of New Hampshire, 1977
B.S
Honors: magna cum laude
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University of New Hampshire, 1977
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder Emeritus
Published Works
Articles
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Long-Term Care for Elderly - Facing the Future, Westfield Evening News, February 16, 2012
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Changed Ice and Snow Removal Laws: Property Owners Beware! Westfield Evening News, November 17, 2011
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Asset Protection Planning, Westfield Evening News, August 25, 2011
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Estate Planning - The Four Documents You Really Can’t Afford to be Without, Westfield Evening News, May 26, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1981
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Westfield Bank, 2008 - Present (Member, Board of Directors)
- Westfield Business Improvement District (Former Member, Board of Directors)
- Westfield Chamber of Commerce (Former Member, Board of Directors)
- Westfield State College (Former Member, Board of Directors)
Contact
99 Springfield Road
Suite A
Westfield, MA 01085
Phone: 413-562-6611
Fax: 413-739-7740
Email: Send a message
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