HAYS & SKERRY

Jeffrey J. Skerry

Having previously worked at such venerable firms as Deloitte, Hale and Dorr (now WilmerHale), and Sun Life, Jeff’s legal services blend the sophisticated solutions of a large firm with the convenience, flexibility, and personal care of a small boutique. Jeff values his client relationships, and has the technical expertise to meet their diverse legal challenges in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Jeff counsels private businesses and entrepreneurs across a wide range of business situations, including initial organizational matters, capital structure, founder’s issues, employment matters, borrowing relationships, acquisitions, contract negotiations, succession, and tax issues. He has also represented real estate developers, institutional lenders and owners/occupants in a wide array of real property matters, including entity formation, due diligence, acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition. In addition, Jeff offers sophisticated estate planning and fiduciary services, including tax preparation, to individuals, businesses, charitable entities and institutions. Without having to bring in other specialists, Jeff can personally address your business, tax, real estate and estate planning concerns.

Jeff earned his B.A. from Williams College and received his MBA from New York University. Prior to attending law school, he was a Certified Public Accountant with Deloitte in New York City. Jeff earned his law degree from the Boston University School of Law.

He has been recognized on numerous occasions as a "Five Star" wealth adviser and has been recognized by Legal Leaders as a New England Top Rated Lawyer and a Boston Top Rated Lawyer. Jeff often appears as a speaker at legal education seminars in the greater Boston area.