News

June 3, 2022:

Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. mourns the recent loss of founding partner Leonard F. Clarkin. In addition to being an outstanding lawyer and dedicated advisor to his clients, Len was a wonderful mentor, partner and, most importantly, friend. Len co-founded the firm in 1989 and was a partner until his retirement in 2016.

May 6, 2022:

We are pleased to announce that Maureen Villadelgado is newly certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designee by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) and has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC) beginning July 1, 2022.

October 18, 2020:

John Cavanaugh, a Partner in the firm, has been selected to the list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2020. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.  John is honored to have been named to the list each year since 2008.

Maureen Villadelgado, also a Partner in the firm, has been selected to the 2020 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.SuperLawyers.com.

November 6, 2019:

We are pleased to announce that Asa E. Phillips III (Estate Planning & Probate) and John R. Cavanaugh (Business Litigation), each a Partner in the firm, have once again been selected to the list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 

Maureen M. Villadelgado (Estate Planning & Probate), also a Partner in the firm, has been selected to the 2019 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.SuperLawyers.com. 

December 1, 2017:

Lawrence B. Vanaria has joined the firm as an Associate. Lawrence is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration. 

December 1, 2017:

Maureen M. Villadelgado has been elected to the position of Principal in the firm. Maureen is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration. 

October 18, 2016:

We are pleased to announce that Asa E. Phillips III and John R. Cavanaugh, each a Partner in the firm, and Leonard F. Clarkin, Of Counsel to the Firm, have once again been selected to the list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.SuperLawyers.com. 

November 20, 2015:

Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. is pleased to announce that Laura M. Hiller has joined the firm as an associate. Laura graduated from Boston College Law School in 2015 and joined the Trusts and Estates group in August. 

November 1, 2015:

Once again, Leonard F. Clarkin, Asa E. Phillips III, and John R. Cavanaugh have been selected to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.SuperLawyers.com. 

July 1, 2015:

We are moving! As of August 1, 2015, we will be moving to our new offices at 55 William Street, Suite 210, Wellesley, MA 02481. Our new location is just down the street from our current offices and all other contact information will remain the same. 

October 17, 2014:

Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. is pleased to announce that Leonard F. Clarkin, Asa E. Phillips III, and John R. Cavanaugh have each been selected to the 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com. 

November 1, 2011:

Leonard F. Clarkin (Business/Corporate) and John R. Cavanaugh (Business Litigation) have been listed as top attorneys in Massachusetts by Super Lawyers Magazine. Each year no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.

Sarah J. O’Leary (Estate Planning & Probate) has been selected for inclusion on the list of the state’s Rising Stars.

Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

September 23, 2011:

Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. is proud to present its website which has been revamped with the intent of providing our clients with a greater understanding of our legal practice, more information concerning our individual attorneys, and better contact information. 

August 1, 2011:

We are pleased to announce that Dorothy M. Bickford has joined Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. as Of Counsel. 

July 31, 2011:

Clarkin, Sawyer & Phillips, P.C. is now Clarkin & Phillips, P.C. We wish Bill Sawyer, who practiced with the firm for over 20 years, the very best in his new endeavors.