Attorney Bryden
John R. Bryden, Attorney at Law
In 1983, John opened his own private practice in Andover, MA and has been in continuous operation since.
Attorney Bryden is an experienced Estate Planner and in this endeavor has worked with clients to save thousands of dollars in taxes and also assisted in substantial asset preservation relating to Elder Care issues.
Attorney Bryden is a highly experienced trial lawyer in all courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has also successfully tried cases with the American Arbitration Association.
Practice Focus
- Estate planning; wills; trusts; probate litigation; elder law; medicaid eligibility.
- Civil litigation; personal injury; employment law; medical malpractice.
- Criminal defense; DUI; OUI.
- Contracts; real estate.
Education
- Colgate University, Hamilton, NY, B.A., 1974
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, NY, J.D., 1977
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts 1977
Professional Associations / Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Professional & Community Activities
- Over 25 years as the Director and President of the Andover Home for the Aged, a non-profit agency with over two million dollars in assets assisting elderly in Andover, MA.
- Over five years service on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Advocate for the Andover Knights of Columbus.
Ellen Fowler
Theresa Geller, Senior Paralegal
Theresa is a creative business woman with high energetic intuition for connecting like-minded people together for the benefit of all. She has a clear focus on her business model and executes accordingly. Meanwhile, she has one of the clearest visions of positive intent for her clients and business associates.
Education
- Fisher Junior College, Legal Assistant Degree
- U/Mass Boston, Paralegal Degree
Licenses & Certifications
- Notary Public, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1986 -present