THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 6, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Elder Law attorneys talk about their pro bono work at the Saugus Senior Center that their fi rm has been doing for 30 years in Winchester, Andrea proudly calls it home for her family today. She kickstarted her academic journey at Boston College, graduating with honors in Political Science in 1998, before delving into law at Suff olk University Law School. There, she not only earned her Juris Doctor in 2001 but also served as Chief Managing Editor of the Suff olk Transnational Law Review. After dedicating time to raising her two children, Andrea reentered the professional arena, focusing her experASKS | SEE PAGE 10 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR SENIORS: Attorneys Andrea A.J. Witt and Stephen J. Spano of the Saugus law fi rm of Spano Dawicki & Witt in the conference room of their Saugus law offi ce. The law fi rm hosts free consultation sessions on elder law issues on the fi rst Thursday of the month at the Saugus Senior Center. Clients must make appointments through the Senior Center. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s article we sat down with Attorneys Stephen J. Spano and Andrea A.J. Witt of the Saugus law fi rm of Spano Dawicki & Witt and asked them to talk about the service they provide for two hours or more on the fi rst Thursday of every month. Spano grew up in East Boston and graduated from Dominic Savio High School in East Boston in 1973. He attended Bunker Hill Community College and received an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. That’s where he also met his wife, Francine Dawicki, who is also a partner in his law practice. They celebrated their 48th anniversary on Sept. 1. He and his wife have lived in Saugus for 34 years. Spano is the founding partner at Spano Dawicki & Witt. He has been practicing law for 34 years and has had their law fi rm in Saugus for 25 years. Spano attended UMass Boston, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Psychology. He studied at Northeastern University, where he received a Master’s in Business Administration (1989). He received his Juris Doctorate in 1993 from New England School of Law. Spano is the oldest of seven children, with six younger sisters. His mother suff ered from Alzheimer’s Disease, and it was her illness and his work with Gerontologists Susan and Andrew Dibner, the founders of the Lifeline System, which led him to a career in elder law. He served as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Greater Lynn Senior Services for many years. He also served on the board of the Friends of the Saugus Senior Center, Inc. for several years. He is an adjunct professor at Western New England University School of Law, where he teaches elder law, Medicaid asset protection, guardianship and special needs law. He is cohost, along with Attorney Andrea Witt, of the weekly television segment “A Legal and Financial Minute, or Two.” In his spare time, he is a beekeeper, pilot and former triathlete. He’s also an aspiring unicyclist and advanced pogo stick enthusiast. Andrea A.J. Witt is a partner at Spano Dawicki & Witt and a dedicated, Board-Certifi ed Elder Law Attorney. Born and raised Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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