Kathleen Lynch Moncata

Moncata Law Office, LLC

34 years of experience
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation
Massachusetts

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Biography

I attended law school seeking to make the legal process less mysterious to non-lawyers. This philosophy still guides me now, over twenty five years later. I combine extensive legal experience and an understanding of the intensive role as a caregiver, especially to aging family members. My own caregiving experience informs my legal practice and the legal planning needed to provide the best possible outcome for families.

Practice Areas

Elder Law

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Massachusetts
Since 1990

1st Circuit
Since 1990

Professional Experience

Principal: Moncata Law Office, LLP; 2011 - Current; As an Estate Planning attorney, my goal is to provide individuals and families of all ages, with peace of mind by preparing even a basic plan: a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Release, and other planning instruments. A little planning now prevents a lot of legal entanglement later. As an Elder Mediator, I promote family harmony and minimize discord, especially in the context of end of life planning. I work with families challenged as caregivers, and seek to keep the family unit intact, and not at odds in Court.

Career Advisor: Boston University School of Law; 2010 - 2010

Of Counsel: Ginsburg & Leshin, LLP; 2005 - 2010

Senior Associate: Melick & Porter; 1989 - 1998; Trial attorney in MA Superior Court/US District Court, defending products liability and personal injury matters

Education

Northeastern University School of Law: J.D. (1989) | Law; 1986 - 1989

College of the Holy Cross: B.A. (1981) | English; 1977 - 1981

Awards

Legion of Honor Medal: Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1982; In recognition for service to the community without regard to race, religion, or creed as exemplified by four U.S. Navy Chaplains during World War II.