What areas of law does Daniel Surprenant, Esq. practice?

Daniel Surprenant, Esq. focuses on Business, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General.

Where is Daniel Surprenant, Esq. located?

Daniel Surprenant, Esq. primarily serves clients in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with an office at 35 Arnold Street.

How experienced is Daniel Surprenant, Esq.?

Daniel Surprenant, Esq. has 30 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1996.

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Managing PartneratSurprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C.

New Bedford, MA

Practicing business in New Bedford since 1996.

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Daniel Surprenant, Esq. is a managing partner based in New Bedford, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Estate Planning. Daniel has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C..

Based in: New Bedford, MA
Experience: over 30 years
Known for: Business · Elder Law · Estate Planning

Handles Business, Elder Law, and Estate Planning matters from New Bedford, MA.
Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Daniel Surprenant, Esq. represents clients in New Bedford, Massachusetts across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Daniel Surprenant, Esq.

Daniel is dedicated to his clients, providing them with strategic planning that achieves their estate planning goals. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation which means he is uniquely qualified to serve the interests of older, maturing populations by having met comprehensive and strict requirements. Dan is one of only 24 CELAs in the state of Massachusetts. To learn more about this special designation, please visit www.nelf.org.

Attorney Surprenant served as President of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 2015. Additionally, Attorney Surprenant is a member of the Special Needs Alliance, as well as Wealth Counsel, a national association of estate planning attorneys.

Experience

• Dan joined the firm in 2006 and assumed ownership with his sister, Michelle Beneski, in 2010.

• Prior to joining Surprenant and Beneski, P.C., Attorney Surprenant worked as a civil litigator, focusing in complex medical malpractice actions and construction site accidents. Before that, Attorney Surprenant prosecuted criminals as an Assistant District Attorney in Bristol County, where he was assigned to the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit as well as to the Homicide Response Team in the Superior Courts.

• Attorney Surprenant is licensed to practice in Massachusetts as well as before the United States District Court.

Community Education & Support

• Lecturer on elder law issues, estate, trust and special needs planning

• Authors articles for Elder Law Today, Blog on MyFamilyEstatePlanning.com, Guide to Retirement & Beyond

Memberships / Recognition

• Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel, Estate Planning Council of Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, Special Needs Alliance

• Past president of the Massachusetts chapter of NAELA 2015)

• Past Director and Treasurer of the Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

• Past President of the Bristol County Bar Association

• Named to Thompson Reuters / Boston Magazine’s Super Lawyer® list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

• Recognized as Best of the Best in the category of Elder Law by Southcoast Media Group, 2018

• Firm recognized with Hope Award from Southcoast Healthcare VNA, 2018

Credentials

Education

Suffolk University Law School J.D. University of Florida, College of Law Graduate Tax Program LL.M. Taxation
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University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. Economics
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Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Massachusetts
1996 · ACTIVE

Affiliations

Professional memberships

Bristol County Bar Association
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Locations

Office locations

Main office

Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C.

35 Arnold Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

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What areas of law does Daniel Surprenant, Esq. practice?
Daniel Surprenant, Esq. focuses on Business, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General.
Where is Daniel Surprenant, Esq. located?
Daniel Surprenant, Esq. primarily serves clients in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with an office at 35 Arnold Street.
How experienced is Daniel Surprenant, Esq.?
Daniel Surprenant, Esq. has 30 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1996.
Is Daniel Surprenant, Esq. a verified attorney?
Daniel Surprenant, Esq.'s profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Daniel Surprenant, Esq.?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 774-762-2802.