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MassBar Bulletin: Member Updates

Thursday, May 17, 2018

John R. Hope (241x315)MBA member John R. Hope, a Watertown elder law and estate planning attorney, passed away on April 19, 2018.

After beginning his career as a quantitative analyst, John earned his juris doctor at Boston College Law School and found his calling in the legal profession, ultimately establishing Hope Elder Law in Watertown in 2003. Those who knew John describe him as the quintessential “Main Street” lawyer, known for his friendly demeanor and supportive approach to client relations, as well as for his pragmatic, accessible brand of legal services. An active member of the MBA and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, John also left a lasting impact in his home community of Watertown, where he had resided since 1995.

Among his many surviving loved ones, John leaves his partner of 10 years, fellow MBA member and attorney Debra L. Smith. 

The Massachusetts Bar Association accepts MBA member-submitted announcements for publication in the MassBar Bulletin section of Massachusetts Lawyers Journal. Get further connected with fellow MBA members by sharing your noteworthy professional and personal accomplishments. There is no cost to participate.

HOW TO SUBMIT: Send a blurb of 75 words or less to bulletin@massbar.org. Please include your name, firm/place of work, and the town and county where you work. Photo submissions are also welcome (hi-res, 300 dpi or larger, photos). Due to space constraints, only a limited number of photos may appear in a given issue of Lawyers Journal.

Announcements accepted for consideration include individual professional accomplishments (new jobs, promotions, recent accomplishments or awards*, etc.) and personal news (weddings, engagements, birth announcements, and other notable outside-of-work accomplishments). Honor Roll Firm announcements are also encouraged.

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