Introduction
Free consultations by phone, house calls to clients, and nursing home visits set Attorney Marie T. Jablonski apart from the typical Western Massachusetts legal practice. Operating from Springfield, Massachusetts and reachable at 413-205-2912, this solo practice covers a deliberately broad range of legal needs, making it possible for clients across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties to resolve multiple matters with a single trusted attorney. The practice spans family law, divorce, estate planning, real estate, mediation, probate, and social security disability, reflecting a practical philosophy: legal problems rarely arrive in isolation.
The approach centers on preventing problems before they escalate. Careful planning in estate matters, clear written agreements in divorce cases, and proactive legal counsel in geriatric care situations are recurring themes. For clients who cannot travel, the willingness to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences is a concrete expression of that philosophy.
Practice Areas
Family Law and Divorce
The practice handles divorce proceedings throughout Western Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on collaborative approaches that reduce conflict and expense. Mediation services are available for divorcing couples who want to resolve matters outside of multiple court hearings. Through a structured series of meetings, the process produces written agreements acceptable to both parties and the court, preserving family relationships and minimizing financial strain. Collaborative law services are also available for the same goal of reducing animosity while reaching durable resolutions.
Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning at this practice encompasses wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardian and conservator appointments, and healthcare directives. Probate representation covers the administration of assets and debts following death, with experience in both contested and uncontested probate proceedings before the Probate Court throughout Western Massachusetts. The practice treats estate planning as a long-term protection strategy rather than a one-time document exercise.
Social Security Disability
The practice represents clients in SSI and SSDI appeals before the Social Security Administration. Eligible clients are those diagnosed with serious illness or injury that prevents work for one year or more. The attorney guides clients through the appeals process, which often requires presenting medical documentation and testimony before administrative law judges.
Real Estate
Real estate services include representation in property sales and transactions throughout Western Massachusetts. This practice area connects naturally with estate planning, as real property transfers frequently arise in the context of estate administration or family reorganization.
Geriatric Care Management
One of the more distinctive offerings is geriatric care management, which addresses the intersection of legal, medical, and personal planning challenges facing elderly clients. This includes guidance on healthcare proxy designations, long-term care arrangements, and coordination with healthcare providers.
Attorney Profiles
Attorney Marie T. Jablonski
Attorney Jablonski maintains a solo practice built around direct client access and personalized service. Her work spans family law, mediation, estate planning, real estate, probate, social security disability, and geriatric care management. She offers free initial consultations by phone or in person and makes herself available for nursing home visits, hospital visits, and house calls, accommodating clients who face mobility or transportation barriers. Her experience creating outcomes that allow clients to move forward both financially and emotionally reflects a practice style that treats legal resolution as a means to real-life stability.
Location and Service Area
The mailing address is P.O. Box 80482, Springfield, MA 01138. The practice serves clients throughout Western Massachusetts, with court appearances and client visits spanning Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. That geographic reach includes Probate and District Court proceedings across the region.
Clients can reach the practice at 413-205-2912. The practice website is attyjablonski.com
Client Focus
The clients this practice serves most frequently are individuals and families facing transitions: divorce, the death of a family member, aging and capacity issues, social security disability claims, or the need to establish financial protections for the future. The breadth of practice means that a client who comes in for a divorce can also receive guidance on estate planning, and a family dealing with a parent in a nursing home can access geriatric care management and healthcare proxy support without changing attorneys.
The free initial consultation lowers the barrier to accessing legal help. The offer of mediation and collaborative divorce reflects a recognition that many clients would prefer a lower-conflict, lower-cost resolution if one is available. Social security disability representation serves clients at some of their most vulnerable moments, providing advocacy for benefits that may constitute their primary income while they cannot work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Attorney Jablonski handle cases outside of Springfield?
Yes. The practice serves clients throughout Western Massachusetts, including Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Court appearances and client visits span Probate and District Courts across the region, and house calls, nursing home visits, and hospital visits are available for clients who cannot travel.
What is the difference between mediation and collaborative divorce?
In mediation, the attorney serves as a neutral facilitator helping both parties reach written agreements outside of court. In collaborative law, one party is represented, but both sides agree to resolve all issues through structured meetings rather than litigation. Both approaches reduce court involvement, cost, and conflict.
What types of probate matters does the practice handle?
The practice covers administration of assets and debts after death, will contests, guardian and conservator appointments, trust administration, and powers of attorney. Representation is available before Probate Court throughout Western Massachusetts.
Who qualifies for SSDI appeal representation?
The practice focuses on appeals for clients whose initial SSI or SSDI claims have been denied. Qualifying clients are those with serious illness or injury that has prevented work for one year or more.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. Free initial consultations are available by phone or in person, and visits to nursing homes, hospitals, or private residences are available when clients cannot come in.
Closing
For residents of Western Massachusetts who need legal help during a difficult personal or family transition, this practice offers direct attorney access, geographic flexibility, and the concrete willingness to meet clients where they are. Careful planning and outcomes that allow clients to move forward financially and emotionally define how the work gets done. Contact the office at 413-205-2912 or visit attyjablonski.com to schedule a free initial consultation.