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"As an attorney, there is nothing more important to me than client satisfaction. I take great pride in the fact that many of my clients have been with me for years. They know that for me, the attorney-client relationship is a lasting bond, not a one-time transaction. I am honored by the trust place in me by clients and their loved ones, and I work hard to ensure that everything I do suits the exact needs of each individual, from the first moment of contact through the conclusion of the case."
Al is a highly skilled practitioner with over 35 years of experience representing Western Mass clients. He is a member of the firm’s real estate, business, litigation, family law, and estate planning departments. He frequently works with Hadley-area clients on matters both personal and business-related. Al works primarily from Bacon Wilson's location on Russell Street in Hadley, and is available to clients throughout Western Massachusetts. He is a graduate of the New England School of Law.
About Alfred J. Albano Jr.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Litigation
- 10%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1979
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Hampshire County Bar Association (Member)
- Real Estate Bar Association (Member)
- Hampden, Hampshire & Franklin County Probate & Family Courts, 2009 - Present (Commissioner)
- American Arbitration Association, 1982 - 1995 (Arbitrator)
- Hampshire County Bar Association, 1990 (Real Property Committee, Chair)
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, "Realtors Beware: Failure to Disclose", presented to various Pioneer Valley Real Estate Agencies, 2014
- Lecturer, "Mechanic's Liens - Start to Finish", presented to various Pioneer Valley contractors, 2013
- Lecturer, “First Time Home Buyer Seminars”, Peoples Bank
- Lecturer, "The Simple Estate Plan", UMASS Employees' Group, 2008
- Lecturer, "Residential Mortgage Loan Transactions", MCLE, 1996
Pro Bono Activities
- Town of Sunderland Police, Chief Search Committee, Member, 2016
- Hampshire Conciliation Program, Conciliator, 1999 - Present
- Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council, President, 2001 - 2002
- Union College, Alumni Admissions Representative, 1998 - Present
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital Golf for Health, Chair, 1999
- Amherst Youth Hockey Association, Director, 1995 - 1997
- Amherst Lassie League, Coach, 1994 - 1997
- Amherst Little League Baseball, Manager, 1992 - 1998
- Amherst Family Center, Director, 1992 - 1994
- Town of Amherst, Public Works Committee, Chair, 1990 - 1996
- Pioneer Valley Therapeutic Riding Association, Director, 1984 - 1989
Education
- New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978
J.D. - Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1974
B.A
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
33 State Street Springfield, MA 01103
Phone
Fax
- 413-739-7740
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Receiver, Housing Court, 2016-Present
- Special Assistant Attorney General, 2008-Present
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