About Kenneth J. Albano
"As a business and transactional attorney, my focus is on details. I strive to be overly protective of my client's needs and at the same time provide quality and cost effective advice. I find that keeping a client fully informed at every step of a transaction is also beneficial and translates into successful results and satisfied clients." Ken is presently serving as a Shareholder of the firm. He is also a member of Bacon Wilson's corporate, commercial and municipal law departments. For over 20 years, Ken has represented commercial banks in all aspects of lending and workout practices, coupled with representing closely held business entities in all aspects of operations. In addition, he currently serves as town counsel to several Massachusetts municipalities, including the towns of Monson and Southwick. Awards and Honors Honors Massachusetts Bar Association Community Service Award, 2015 Charitable Leadership Award, March of Dimes, 2011 Managing Shareholder, 2016 - 2023
Education
Legal Education
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1985
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island, 1982
- B.S.
- Major: Accounting
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Buying and Selling a Privately Owned Business in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, October, 2007
- Lecturer, "Partnerships, LLC's & LLP's", Organization and Operation in Massachusetts, 2001
Pro Bono Activities
- Town Counsel: Wales, Massachusetts, 2015 - 2018
- Town Counsel: Southwick, Massachusetts, 2002 - Present
- Town Counsel: Monson, Massachusetts, 1993 - Present
- Town Counsel: Holland, Massachusetts, 2011 - Present
- Judge, 40 Under Forty Awards, Business West, 2017
- Board of Directors, Western Massachusetts Division of the March of Dimes, Chairman, 2013 - Present
- Board of Directors, March of Dimes, New England Chapter, Member, 2015 - Present
- Board of Directors, Western Massachusetts Division of the March of Dimes, Member, 2012 - 2013
- MA Municipal Law Association, Member, 2010 - Present
- United Way Campaign Cabinet, Member, 2010
- Massachusetts City Solicitors, 1993 - Present
- Town Counsel Association, 1993 - Present
- Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Member, 2017 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- Quoted, Next Question… Advisors Stress the Importance of Succession Planning, Business West, January 5, 2009
- Choosing the Right Entity Type—Make Smart Decisions to Protect Your Liability and Tax Status, Business West, October 13, 2008
- 409A and You—The Rules Are Changing, So Beware of Costly Non-compliance Penalties, Business West, June 23, 2008
- To Be or Not to Be—Factors to Consider When Contemplating Starting a New Business, Business West, March 31, 2008
- Some Legal Considerations for the Process of Going Green, Business West, July 9, 2007
- Liquor License Lessons, Business West, June 16, 2003
- Tourism Is A Two Way Street, Valley Business Outlook, March 25, 2003
- Sorry, That’s Confidential! And to Keep It That Way, Businesses Can Make Use of the NDA, January 6, 2020
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1985
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Other Affiliations
- Hampden County Bar Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Kenneth J. Albano |
| Firm | Bacon Wilson, P.C. |
| Address | 33 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 |
| Phone | 413-781-0560 |
| Phone | 413-739-7740 |
| Website | www.baconwilson.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |