BENSON - Key Persons


Alan A. Amaral

Job Titles:
  • Attorney Amaral Founded the Firm in 1975 in Somerset, MA. a Former Tin Can Sailor. He Attended New England School of Law.
"Access to the Law and the expectancy of Justice is a right afforded to everyone. Since the founding of this firm in 1975, we have been dedicated to preserving these ideals and constitutional guarantees". Currently a member of Board of Directors of Yomega Corp and FROED, President of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, he remains active in the greater Fall River community. Atty. Alan A. Amaral is a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and the New England School of Law in Boston where he earned the degree of Juris Doctor. Atty. Amaral has practiced law in Somerset and Fall River for 36 years and during his distinguished legal career, was responsible for decisions issued by the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court in precedent setting cases involving rights of children and those wronged by unjust acts.

John Benson

Job Titles:
  • Artist

Karen Augeri Benson

Job Titles:
  • Attorney at Law
  • Attorney Benson Joined the Firm in 1996. She Graduated from Roger Williams University and Attended the University of Rhode Island 's Masters of Marine Affairs Program
  • Education
  • Member of the Fall River Rotary Club
Attorney Benson joined the firm in 1996. She graduated from Roger Williams University and attended the University of Rhode Island's Masters of Marine Affairs Program. Karen is a native of Middletown, Connecticut. She and her husband the artist, John Benson, have been married since 1988. Karen is a member of the Fall River Rotary Club and has acted as Secretary and is currently serving as the Sergeant-at-Arms. She was installed as a Paul Harris Fellow for her service.

Taunton River

Job Titles:
  • Staff Attorney