Jessica A. Demmerly
Partner
- (617) 330-7130 (Direct)
- (617) 330-7550 (Fax)
Jessica Demmerly is a partner specializing in estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jessica worked in geriatric social services. During this time, Jessica developed a deep understanding of the issues that seniors and their families face in navigating public benefits and planning for incapacity. She takes a dynamic approach by working with families, Life Care Managers and financial professionals to proactively plan for the future and to problem-solve in crisis situations. She also enjoys working with young families to implement comprehensive estate plans that provide them with peace of mind.
Areas of concentration:
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Litigation & Dispute
Recognition and Awards
- Recognized, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Elder Law, 2023-2025
- Named, Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, Elder Law, 2022-2024
- Selected, Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, 2023-2024
- Selected, Massachusetts Rising Stars List, 2016-2022
- Selected, Massachusetts Rising Star List, Top Rated Elder Law Lawyer, 2018
- Award Recipient, The New Jersey Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Award, 2012
- Award Recipient, The American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics Health Law Award, 2011
Professional and Community Involvement
- Member and Co-Chair of the Elder and Disability Law Subcommittee of the Trusts and Estates Steering Committee, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Rubin and Rudman Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Member, Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Boston Estate Planning Council
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Estate Planning and Planning for a Child with Special Needs,” South Shore Educational Collaborative (March 21, 2023)
- Author, “People v.US v. Obama: An Analysis of Religious Challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”
- Lecturer , “Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education on Elder Law Basics and Medicaid Planning,” Estate Planning: MCLE BasicPlus!, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (2015-present)
- Co-Author, “Nursing Home MassHealth Eligibility,” Estate Planning for the Aging or Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education