About Us
Meet the team at the East Longmeadow office of David G. Carlson, Attorney at Law.
David G. Carlson
Dave was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Classical High School in 1977. In 1981 he graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois with a degree in Economics. Dave earned his law degree from Albany Law School of Union University in Albany, New York in 1984. He spent the first six years of his legal career practicing with two firms in Springfield before beginning his solo venture in 1991. In 2005, the office moved from downtown Springfield to its current location in East Longmeadow.
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Education
- J.D., Albany School Law School of Union University, Albany, NY, 1984
- B.A., Economics, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, 1981
Bar admissions
- Massachusetts, 1985
- Connecticut, 1985
- Illinois, 1986
Memberships
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (national, MA, and CT)
- American Bar Association
- Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Hampden County Estate Planning Council
Non-profit affiliations
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
- Board of Editors, 1996–1997
- ECC Board of Benevolence (a nationwide board overseeing 14 retirement communities, two hospitals, and a children's residential treatment facility), 1998–2003
- Children's Home of Cromwell, CT, 1986–1989, 2000–2006
- Management Advisory Committee of Covenant Village of Cromwell
- New Hope Community Health Clinic
- Straight Ahead Ministries, 1998–2001
- Action Centered Tutoring Services (an urban tutoring program in Springfield)
- Incorporator and long-time board member, 1986–1997
Personal
Dave married his wife, Arva, in 1987. They have four daughters and reside in Wilbraham. Dave coached soccer for more than ten years and is active in the local Covenant Church.
Laurie D. McMahon, Legal Assistant
Laurie McMahon has worked in the legal field her entire career. After stints with Lawyers Title Insurance Company and Ellis Title Company, she has worked for 25 years with law firms in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. Laurie has been the trusted legal assistant for Attorney David Carlson for over 12 years. She and her husband live in Westfield with their two sons.
Get David G. Carlson working for you
Legal matters involving elder law, estate planning and administration, and real estate may seem simple but can actually be quite complex. Having an experienced attorney on your side can help you avoid legal challenges and quickly resolve the unavoidable. Contact David G. Carlson, Attorney at Law online today. We look forward to discussing your case.
