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"The South Shore's Legal Expert"
 
 
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Mark Greene

A Vietnam Veteran, lived in South Boston and Dorchester, before becoming a resident of the South Shore. He is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and Northeastern University and has more than fifteen years experience in the construction industry as an engineer and businessman. He earned his law degree from Southern New England School of Law.

Mark has just been named an expert with a new worldwide resource for divorced and single again women. The new membership site is called www.FreshStartAfterDivorce.com, a 24/7 Resource Community Center and a support system created for women during and after divorce to help start their life's journey with renewed passion and clear direction.
"With the divorce rate over 52% in the United States, we have the opportunity to combine our expertise and come together as a supportive and empowering community for women all over the world," explained Founder Joanie Winberg. "This is often one of the most challenging and emotional times in their life and we were looking for experts with skill, knowledge and experience to support them. That is why we chose Mark."

"Mark was instrumental in assisting and directing me through Massachusetts requirements of creating a woman owned construction company."
Charlene Foran, President, Star Equipment Corp., South Easton, MA


Stephen Dodd

Attorney Stephen Dodd is another "Originally from Dorchester" transplant. Steve and his family however, have enjoyed living on the South Shore for many years. Steve earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Lesley College School of Management in Cambridge and his Graduate Degree in Management from Johnson and Wales, in Providence.

Steve had a very successful management career in the information systems and computer technology business industry. After graduating from Massachusetts School of Law where he earned his JD, Steve opened his sole practitioner law practice and has been helping people in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation matters ever since.

We are delighted that Steve has joined MG&A as Of Counsel. We look forward to utilizing his skills to better serve our clients.

Katy Hamilton LMHC

A licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family therapist, Katy and her family live and work on the south shore. After graduating cum laude from Salem State College with her masters in Counseling and Psychological Services, she worked as the assistant director of a local clinic and as an advocate for mentally disabled school children. She specialized in both settings in assisting families and couples with managing challenging circumstances and making difficult decisions. In addition, she has spoken at several psychological conferences including the American Psychological Association's annual conference which took place in Boston in 1999.

Katy brings compassionate mediation and conflict resolution services as well as supportive counseling for working through legal and personal challenges.

Carl B. Arlanson

Attorney Carl Arlanson practices in the specialty of life and estate planning, trust administration, estate settlement, and real estate and business or corporate law as component parts of estate planning. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars, a graduate of Brown University and the Boston University School of Law. He continually attends and participates in seminars and workshops in the fields in which he practices. Among his other related experiences, Carl served as Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force. He resides in Hanover, Massachusetts.

We are delighted that Carl has joined MG&A as Of Counsel. We look forward to utilizing his skills to better serve our estate planning clients

Cheryl Arlanson Russo

Attorney Cheryl Arlanson Russo is a Notary Public and a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys [NNEPA] and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys [NAELA]. An active member of the local community, Ms. Russo serves on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Women’s Business Network [SSWBN]and the Alumnae Board for Notre Dame Academy. Believing that the community is best served by knowing planning options and understanding the fundamentals of estate planning, Ms. Russo regularly teaches an Estate Planning Basics course through the Town of Hanover Adult Education Program.

We are delighted that Cheryl has joined MG&A as Of Counsel. We look forward to utilizing her skills to better serve our estate planning clients.

Catherine E. Aloisi
Attorney Catherine E. Aloisi is a lifetime resident of the South Shore and received both her bachelor's degree and JD from Suffolk University in Boston. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has taught basic elder and special needs law at area Arc support programs for the disabled. Her areas of practice with MG&A will include Consumer Protection Law , Family Law and Estate Planning.

Marilynn Gerelnick, SA

Special Assistant Marilynn resided in the imagination of long time radio celebrity Norm Nathan for many years. Although Norm has left us, (but remains in our hearts) Marilynn has joined the firm to remind us all that humor has a place in our lives. We thank Norm for introducing the Boston area to Marilynn and are extremely pleased that she spends so much time with us. Marilynn's key contribution is where she joins Mark on "So what about that law" radio broadcast heard each Sunday morning at 10:30 on WATD 95.9FM. It is a call in talk show offering advice and common sense solutions to every day legal problems.