LENOX, Mass. — Paula K. Almgren, founder of Berkshire Law Group, has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list for the fifth consecutive year. The list recognizes attorneys in the state.

 

Almgren has practiced law for over 20 years, specializing in elder law, estate, trust, and tax planning, administration, and life care. She is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and holds degrees from Williams College and Albany Law School of Union University. Her areas of expertise include Medicaid and community resource utilization for elder care.

 

Berkshire Law Group provides legal services related to aging, including asset protection, eldercare navigation, and legal document preparation. The firm employs a team of attorneys, a registered nurse/care coordinator, veteran and Medicaid benefits coordinators, and probate, trust, and estate administrators.

 

In 2020, Almgren served as President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Massachusetts Chapter. During her tenure, she and other chapter members advocated against the placement of COVID-19 patients in nursing homes. She has also participated in legislative advocacy for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

 

Almgren serves on the Fairview Hospital Ethics Committee and the Pittsfield Council on Aging. She is a member of the Alzheimer’s Partnership, the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council, and the Massachusetts and Berkshire Bar Associations. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.