Patrick G. Curley Esq., CELA

Attorney Patrick G. Curley is an Estate Planning, Elder Law and Asset Protection Specialist. He focuses his practice on protecting clients’ families, homes, savings, and independence – whether planning in advance or in a crisis. After graduating as Valedictorian from Wakefield Memorial High School, Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his law degree in 1997 from the University of Michigan Law School, which is among the top 10 law schools in the country. Patrick leads Curley Law Firm LLP, one of the premier Estate Planning and Elder Law firms in Massachusetts. Under Patrick’s leadership, the firm has grown to include two Attorneys, three paralegals and multiple professional support staff – with over 65 years of combined Elder Law experience. One of just 26 Certified Elder Law Attorneys* (CELAs) in Massachusetts, Patrick earned this prestigious distinction in 2008 by focusing his practice exclusively on Elder Law and Estate Planning, passing a notoriously difficult full-day national Bar-style Exam, taking dozens of hours of continuing legal education, and securing multiple peer references from other expert Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys. To maintain his certification, he participates in dozens of hours of continuing legal education every year, and undergoes a strict recertification review by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) every five years. Patrick has been selected for inclusion to Massachusetts Super Lawyers® since 2011. Selections are made by Super Lawyers® based upon peer nominations and research, comprehensive evaluation, and further peer review within the attorney’s primary area of practice. Patrick served 13 years on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA). This distinguished organization of more than 400 Elder Law and Special Needs attorneys focuses on improving the lives of older adults and individuals living with special needs. At the request of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Patrick has served as a contributing author of the MassHealth chapter of the annual “Elder Law Education Program” publication each year since 2016. Patrick is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Accelerated Cure Project, an internationally- recognized non-profit that accelerates research to find better treatments and a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. He serves as Scoutmaster for his son’s BSA Scout Troop 48. Patrick resides locally with his wife, Erin, who has taught 1st grade and special education in the Brookline and Reading public school systems, and with their children, Alan and Hannah. *The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization certifying practitioners of elder and special needs law. NELF’s Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation is itself certified by the American Bar Association. NELF is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Patrick G. Curley Esq., CELA included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Recognition and Commendation from Los Angeles Police Department, Board of Police Commissioners, and City of Los Angeles Eagle Scout Award, 1986 - Present Wakefield Historical Commission Preservation Award, 2005 - Present Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2019 Massachusetts Bar Association Pro Bono Spotlight Recognition, 2020 - Present President’s Award from Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), 2019 - Present Other Sources of Feedback About Patrick G. Curley Esq., CELA Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

• Managing Partner

• Presenter, “How to Prepare for Retirement” with The MassBar Beat Podcast hosted by Jordan Rich (January 28, 2021)

• Board of Directors of Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), 2009 - 2022
• POA Workgroup of Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), 2023 - Present
• Amicus Committee of Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), 2021 - Present
• Member of the Rules Committee of the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), 2024 - Present
• Chair of the Board of Directors of the Accelerated Cure Project, 2016 - Present
• Scoutmaster of Lynnfield BSA Scouts Troop 48, May 1, 2025 - Present
• Den Leader of Lynnfield Scout Pack 48, 2016 - 2021
• Leadership committee of the Friends of Lynnfield Rail Trail, 2016 - Present

• Massachusetts, 2003
• California, 1997
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, 2008

• Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), 2003 - Present (Volunteer Member, Board of Directors)
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), 2003 - Present
• Elder Counsel (Member)
• Wealth Counsel (Member)
• Massachusetts Bar Association, 2003 - Present
• Elder Counsel