Jessica A. Demmerly

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

• Listed, The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Elder Law, 2023-2024
• Named, Boston magazine, Top Lawyers, Elder Law, 2022-2023
• Selected, Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, 2023
• 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