Gwendolyn M. Hancock

Gwendolyn M. Hancock is an associate at the Law Office of Joseph M. Proietta in Riverside, Rhode Island. The practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning, trust administration, and guardianship. Hancock works with seniors, people with disabilities, and families and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Hancock graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2009, finishing sixth in her class and serving on the Law Review; supplemental education records also describe her as graduating magna cum laude. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Hancock brings practical experience to the representation. She works within a full-service elder law practice that handles estate planning, Medicaid and long-term care planning, wills, trusts, deeds, powers of attorney, probate, trust administration, guardianship, and related Superior Court litigation. She is licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Gwendolyn M. Hancock also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Her practice is focused on helping families address planning, aging, disability, and administration issues with coordinated legal documents and court representation when needed. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, 401-ElderLaw
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rhode Island
  Master of Arts (MA) in Marine Affairs
• Hamilton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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