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Phyllis Jones Advocacy and Law Group, PC

Experience: 24 years

Divorce, Family Law and Education Law

Massachusetts, 1st Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

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Attorney Phyllis Jones is pleased to announce the opening of Phyllis Jones Advocacy and Law Group, PC. My practice is devoted to the areas of family advocacy in special education matters, and divorce, child support and child custody matters.

Admitted to practice in 1999 in Massachusetts, I have worked in a variety of practice areas.

A lifelong resident of Massachusetts I grew up in the Metro West and have lived for over twenty-five years on the North Shore and in the Merrimack Valley with my husband and our two children.

Outside the office, when not spending time with my family, I am an active member of my community. I Chair my town's Commission on Ability Assistance and I am a member of the Parent's Advisory Council at the local technical high school. I am an active member of the Massachusetts Women’s Bar Association and the Massachusetts Women’s Bar Foundation.

My special education practice is devoted exclusively to supporting families. Starting with my own son, and for each and every one of my clients, I take pride in dispelling the idea of disabilities and I advocate to strengthen a child's educational abilities to ensure every child receives the free appropriate public education they are entitled to. I have personally navigated the special education system for almost 10 years advocating on behalf of my son and his needs through an IEP. I support you in all stages of your child’s special education needs from prior to building an initial IEP and/or 504 plan, to ensuring services are being provided appropriately, to representing you in the annual review process I am there to help you every step of the way.

My family law practice is devoted to representing you during a divorce, seeking or enforcing a child support order and/or resolving custody issues with a special focus on representing people when someone who is considered disabled is involved.

I sign ASL (American Sign Language)

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
Since 1999

1st Circuit

Since 1999

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Since 1999

Professional Experience

2021 - Current

Phyllis Jones Advocacy and Law Group, PC

President/Attorney

I dispel the idea of disabilities and advocate to strengthen your child's educational abilities to ensure your child receives the free appropriate public education (FAPE) they are entitled to. My family law practice has a special focus on servicing those considered disabled.

2016 - Current

Town of North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance (Disability Issues)

Chair

In addition to the typical duties of holding meetings and identifying problems, I produce, write and co-host monthly show “Ability Assistance" on local cable access that researches and promotes non-profit and government agencies regarding service offered. This has also been rolled out as a podcast.

2019 - 2020

Law Offices of Steven M. Dwyer

Senior Associate

2017 - 2019

Sallop and Weisman, PC

Legal Assistant

As an attorney I was never a "traditional" legal assistant. In addition to assist in resolving client concerns, I drafted motions and responses to discovery requests, organized and assembled submissions to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and researched and responded to Medicare reimbursement requests.

2007 - 2013

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

Legal Assistant/Executive Assistant

2000 - 2001

Getronics

Temporary Employment Law Associate

Advised human resources managers nation wide pursuant to state and federal laws on: appropriate personnel actions, proper documentation, and existence of possible discrimination issues.

1999 - 2000

Smith Levenson Cullen & Aylward

Associate

Argued motions, conducted trials, drafted pleadings, negotiated and settled cases.

1995 - 1995

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

Legal Clerk

Attended hearings. Researched hearing responses. Drafted hearing responses.

1993 - 1993

White House

Volunteer for Presidential Inquiries

Organized and recruited student volunteers. Read correspondence addressed to President to choose appropriate prewritten responses. Rerouted correspondence requiring special responses.

1992 - 1992

Senator John Kerry (D-MA)

Senate Intern

Sorted correspondence on a daily basis. Answered constituent correspondence. Researched special projects for staff members. Assisted with general legislative duties.

Education

1996

Massachusetts School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Public Policy

1993

American University

B.A. | Political Science

Contacts

Notice: North Andover

Phyllis Jones Advocacy and Law Group, PC 114 Autran Avenue North Andover MA 01845 Telephone: (978) 494-0136

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Experience: 24 years

Phone: (978) 494-0136

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support

Education Law

Languages

American Sign Language

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

2020

Certificate: Creating IEPs for Students with CVI

Perkins School for the Blind Professional Development Activity

2018

Certificate of Achievement: ADA Title 1 Employment Requirements

New England ADA Learning Center

2018

Certificate of Achievement: Fair Housing Act, Section 504 and the ADA

New England ADA Learning Center

2018

Certificate of Achievement: Disability Rights Laws Overview

New England ADA Learning Center

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