About Michael
Michael Monteforte began his academic journey in criminal justice, earning a B.S. from Salem State College in 1998. He continued his studies at Suffolk University Law School and received his J.D. in 2001. Those formative years set the tone for a career that crosses several areas of law and two state jurisdictions.
He joined the Massachusetts bar in 2002 and is also admitted to practice in New York. Early practice years included a mix of transactional and client-centered matters. By 2006 he had opened Monteforte Law P.C., where he has practiced as owner and lead counsel. The firm handles a steady volume of estate and real estate matters, along with work that touches on elder law concerns.
Monteforte’s credentials include a Certificate in Estate Planning from the Foundation for Continuing Education. He has been a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Real Estate Bar Association since 2002. In 2017 he joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, an affiliation he maintains today. Those memberships reflect a practice that spans estate planning, elder law, and real estate law.
Clients and local publications have taken note. Monteforte has received recognition from Wicked Local, including a Regional Gold Award and a listing as the #1 Choice in Wilmington. These acknowledgments come from community-driven sources rather than formal bar honors, and they sit alongside more formal continuing education credentials.
His approach is practical and case-driven. He prepares wills and trusts, counsels on powers of attorney and health care directives, and advises families facing long-term care planning. In real estate matters he handles residential transactions, title issues, and related disputes. He also applies his background in criminal justice to situations where legal issues overlap with estate or elder law concerns.
Colleagues describe him as someone who prefers clear explanations over legal jargon. He works in an office environment that serves local and regional clients and coordinates with out-of-state counsel when matters cross state lines. Monteforte balances courtroom experience and transactional practice in a small firm setting.
At Monteforte Law P.C., he continues to handle estate planning, elder law, and real estate matters for individuals and families in Massachusetts and New York.
