Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey Adds Litigator

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dalton native and experienced litigation attorney Thomas Pagliarulo has joined the Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey PC.

Admitted to the bar in both Massachusetts and New York, Pagliarulo will focus on criminal and civil litigation cases and join Ethan Klepetar to broaden client representation in the curent litigation work being done in the office. Pagliarulo will also represent clients with probate and other civil casework.

"Tom is especially skilled in all aspects of litigation work whether conducting jury trials or resolving cases on behalf of our clients before trial," said Sherwood Guernsey. "We are proud to offer our clients criminal litigation services in addition to our already extensive civil litigation, real estate, and business transaction capabilities."

"The personal attention people associate with a local firm combined with the range, support and dynamics of a big city law firm makes this is the perfect fit for my clients and for my legal career," Pagliarulo said. "The Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey have established a solid tradition locally and as well as a strong practice in New York City. Founded over 30 years ago, they are trusted by three generations of clients in the Berkshires and New York City but continue to expand services to meet current client needs as well as emerging legal issues. At Guernsey Law I can focus on my clients and resolving their legal concerns."

Pagliarulo earned his bachelor's degree at McGill University in Montreal and juris doctor from Indiana University Law School in Bloomington.

The Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey is a full-service law firm, serving clients from three locations: two in the heart of the Berkshires — in Pittsfield and Williamstown — and one in New York City. Among its current portfolio of clients is NBT Bank. On behalf of its client in a recent private property issue, the firm won a case against the city of Pittsfield for its illegal demolition of their client's building, establishing that the city must adhere to strict due process rights before taking someone's private property.

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.