As a nurse attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, Cathleen Summers concentrates her legal practice on estate planning, Medicaid and long-term care planning, and guardianship. She is a top expert who guides her clients and their families as they navigate the legal and health care worlds, especially when a crisis occurs. She specializes in crisis management and often supports families who may live out of state or who are unable to provide frequent oversight of a loved one’s care.

Cathleen is often sought out by professionals to serve as an advisor to local hospitals, and has served on several boards in the community. She is the Immediate Past President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Cathleen was featured on a recent episode of WCVB Channel 5’s Chronicle where she shared the legal perspective on health care directives and end of life planning.

Cathleen grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts and raised her own family in Acton, Massachusetts with her husband, Philip Summers. They have three adult children.

Cathleen and her husband and partner, Phil, founded the firm in 2003.

Cathleen is an LGBTQ Ally.