LEGACY COUNSELLORS, P.C. - Key Persons
Brian graduated with his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law in 2008 and owned his own sole practice until joining the Gove Law Office in 2018. Brian practices in Worcester, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties, and focuses his practice on real estate transactions, family law and divorce matters (both litigation and mediation), and estate planning.
Brian lives in Wales, with his wife Amy. When not working, he can usually be found on the water, in the woods, or in the garden.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Brianna came to Legacy Counsellors, P. C. in 2022 as a Client Service Coordinator. With more than 10 years of experience in various firms, Brianna has found a real passion for Eldercare and continues her knowledge through hands-on experience. She finds a great deal of achievement in helping others and thrives on client satisfaction.
Originally from Salem, Massachusetts, Brianna earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2018. She relocated to Easthampton in 2020, and can typically be found in her free time antiquing and searching for knick-knacks, freelancing as a makeup artist, or going on walks with her dogs, Daisy and Eevee with her partner, Avarie.
Emily Sorbi is the director of operations of the firm, serving as an intermediary between the attorneys and staff. Emily assists the staff and attorneys on all types of client files and focuses much of her time on Estate Settlement.
Emily grew up in Colebrook, Connecticut, earned her Associate's Degree at UMass Stockbridge, and her Bachelor's Degree at Post University. Emily has a life-long love of horses and transitioned from her previous career as an Equine Veterinary Technician to Client Services Coordinator at Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in early 2016. She lives in Granby with her husband, two sons, and her dog, Gronk.
Emily spends her free time horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Attorney Heather Iampietro received her J.D. from Western New England University in 2021 as a part time student, while working full time in Commercial and Residential Real Estate as a paralegal at local firms. As a paralegal, she gained experience in all aspects of the real estate process from inception through closing. Heather focuses her practice on real estate transactions and estate planning.
Heather graduated from Western New England University with a concentration in Transactional Law. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies from Bay Path University in 2016. She currently resides in Springfield with her husband, Matt, and their dog, Dug.
Jayda Correa joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in October 2023, and looks forward to building a strong understanding of real estate and estate planning while working alongside the attorneys and staff. Currently, Jayda is working towards her real estate license and hopes she can help people feel confident and comfortable when selling or purchasing a home. Before joining the team, you could have found Jayda spending most of her time building strong employee-customer relationships with clients in previous fields with her witty humor.
Native to Springfield, Massachusetts, Jayda now resides in West Springfield with her partner, Edward, and their big cuddle bug dog, Hugo. If she isn't at work, you can find Jayda either cozy, bundled up at home watching movies, or out hiking with her little family.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- Massachusetts Estate Planning Attorney
Mr. Quinn is the founder and president of Legacy Counsellors, P.C., an estate and business planning law firm serving successful individuals and families throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. He is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut.
Mr. Quinn is the founder and an instructor of the Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC, a professional education institute that provides continuing education to certified public accountants, certified financial planners, attorneys, development officers, and insurance professionals. He is a former Adjunct Professor of the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University and has taught classes for Lorman Education Services, Wealth Counsel, LLC, and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys.
Kiara Ennis joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in January of 2024 as a Client Services Coordinator. She has worked for the last 3 years in the world of real estate and is eager to learn in her new position!
Kiara resides in West Springfield, Massachusetts with her husband Brendan, and their newly adopted dog Molly. In her spare time, Kiara enjoys weekend getaways, going for long walks, and spending time with her family.
Attorney Kim Pisinski received her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, where she earned her degree in 2 1/2 years as an Achievement Scholar. She brings large firm experience from her start at a major law firm in Connecticut, and extensive business advising and litigation experience, having argued in both the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts.
She is a problem solver and an innovative strategic thinker, regularly called into strategic sessions to assist financial experts and business owners in seeing the opportunities and risks others cannot see. She assists businesses and startups with launch, funding, quality audits, management, contract negotiation and drafting, litigation management, business strategy, financial forecasting, and business succession. She works with individuals and families creating estate plans that maintain wealth and creating Life Plans and Supplemental Needs Trusts with families who have special needs.
Kim practices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Georgia, where she focuses her practice on Business Law, Trusts, Special Needs Planning, and Probate Litigation. In addition to her law license, Kim is a commercial Real Estate Broker, assisting real estate developers with investments.
Kim resides in Easthampton and in her free time she enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and CrossFit.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Kristen Dangora joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in July 2022 as a Client Services Coordinator.
Originally from Billerica, Massachusetts, Kristen earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst- Isenberg School of Management in 2013.
She relocated to Northampton in 2020 and in her free time can be found practicing as a licensed Realtor®, drinking coffee in downtown Northampton, or spending time with her partner Melissa and two dogs, Luke and Roy.
A dedicated & detail-oriented accounting professional, Laura Gilmore has been meeting the bookkeeping needs of a multitude of small businesses in the Western Mass area since 2007.
Laura is a native of Boston and a true Boston sports fan. She earned her Associate's degree in Accounting from Devry University. She resides in Ware with her partner JD, his two children Mickey & Jhett, two cats, and the world's best dog, Rukis.
Laura really enjoys spending her spare time with family, executing as many D-I-Y home projects as she can, and expressing her love of crafting.
Madelyn joined Legacy Counsellors in April of 2023. She graduated from the University of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in May of 2022. Born and raised in Holyoke Massachusetts she has always loved the welcoming community that Western Mass has to offer, and through her newfound role at Legacy Counsellors, she has found the same welcoming atmosphere.
Madelyn majored in Criminal Justice, which has sparked her passion for helping others. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV, fishing, and going on walks with her dad and her family dog Rosie.
Megan joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in early 2022 with 4 years of experience as a paralegal. She supports the attorneys with probating estates, trust administration, and other estate settlement work. Her passion for her work comes from seeing the gratitude and appreciation from clients.
Megan is originally from Ludlow, MA, and grew up playing sports, specifically with a love for soccer. She graduated Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University in MA, with a decree in criminal justice. She later earned her paralegal certificate from Bay Path University.
She loves spending time with family and friends, especially her two nieces, Kinsey and Ryan. Megan enjoys being outdoors and is always up for a new adventure!
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of the UMass Fine Arts Center
- Massachusetts Estate Planning Attorney
- Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association
Michael S. Gove received his J.D. from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst in 2001. From 2004 until 2006, Michael served as the law clerk for the Western Division of the Housing Court and has been in private practice since then, including as the sole owner of Gove Law Office from 2013 through 2021.
A Western Massachusetts native, Michael has developed a diverse legal practice including estate planning and administration, general business and corporate law, and residential and commercial real estate matters. Michael is committed to assisting business owners and families in looking forward and planning for the future, and to finding creative and collaborative solutions to legal obstacles.
Michael is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Hampden County Bar Association, the Hampshire County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2007, he was honored by BusinessWest as a member of the inaugural "40 Under Forty" class, in part for his work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
From 2007 through 2012, Michael served as a Board member on the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, a multi-billion dollar governmental agency tasked with managing water and sewage services for more than two million residents of the greater Boston area. He presently serves as a Corporator of The Horace Smith Fund, which grants scholarships for Hampden County residents pursuing a college or graduate education.
Michael also serves as the Chair of the Board of the UMass Fine Arts Center, and volunteers with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, United Way of Hampshire County, and Gateway City Live.org, and previously served as President of the Advisory Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, Michael was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a professional achievement earned by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Massachusetts.
In 2019, Michael was named Affiliate of the Year by the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley.
Michael currently resides in Huntington, where he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and bicycling through the Pioneer Valley.
Miranda Goncalves comes to Legacy Counsellors with five years of paralegal experience, concentrating on real estate transactions. Miranda has worked with a multitude of lending institutions, attorneys, clients, and realtors all across Massachusetts, but primarily focuses on the Pioneer Valley. As a native and current resident of Ludlow, she has always enjoyed working within her community by utilizing her extensive knowledge of purchases, sales, and refinances to service clients and ensure a smooth process overall. In her free time, she can be found hiking with her dog, Turner, and trying new culinary feats in the kitchen.
Miranda received her Bachelor's in Legal Studies, with a secondary concentration in Psychology and a Certificate of International Relations, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015. She continues her legal education through regular seminars and courses provided in the community.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Sarah Whiteley joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in 2020 as a Client Services Coordinator. Sarah coordinates new estate planning business within the firm. She works alongside the Attorneys to help draft Trust-based estate plans and ensure each client's plan is fully funded and transitioned appropriately to our Continuous Care Maintenance Program.
As a lifetime resident of the Easthampton area, Sarah thoroughly enjoys being able to work within her community and provide invaluable services to its members. Sarah earned her Bachelor's Degree from Elms College and her Master's Degree from Walden University. She has always held interest and admiration towards the legal field. While life's journey initially took her elsewhere, Sarah is thrilled to have found her way into the legal world. Outside of the office, Sarah and her partner Ben, co-run a small dairy farm in Westfield.
Attorney Scott Davies has a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) Degree and he previously represented clients in regard to their tax issues. Scott has plenty of experience in helping individuals with their tax problems, such as being Director of a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2013, and previously operating a tutoring service for students enrolled in tax, property, and civil procedure courses. Scott is a great asset to our team in assisting our clients with their complex tax issues. In his spare time, Scott likes to read and travel.
Tina Bianchi joined Legacy Counsellors, P.C. in November 2022 as a Marketing Coordinator. She has a passion for creativity and a strong ambition for success. Tina is excited to continue to advance her skillset and overall business knowledge as she grows with the firm.