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Attorney and Staff Profiles

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Daniel DeBruyckere

President

Attorney Daniel A. DeBruyckere has been practicing law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1998, and has helped hundreds of clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. He is well respected in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law issues, and business planning. Attorney DeBruyckere is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is a former adjunct faculty member of the Massachusetts School of Law, and is also a member of the Essex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Salem Bar Association, as well as a member of the National ACADEMY of Elder Law Attorneys. In 2017 he co-authored the book Protecting Your Legacy: Why a Will Is Not Enough.

Experience & Education

Attorney DeBruyckere is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, summa cum laude, and Massachusetts School of Law, cum laude. He served as editor of the Massachusetts School of Law’s Law Review and was a regional finalist in the American Trial Lawyers’ Association Trial Advocacy Competition.

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Jade Torres

Director of Legal Services

Attorney Jade Torres is very passionate about helping her clients with various needs- estate planning, elder law, trust administration, and probate. She has a desire to advocate for her clients and do whatever is necessary to ensure that the client, their families, and their legacy are protected. As the Director of Legal Services, Jade works closely with the team to ensure the firm continues to provide high-quality legal services to its clients.

Attorney Torres has been working in the legal field for over fifteen years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts and her Juris Doctor degree from Massachusetts School of Law, where she received awards for her academic success. She is licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

When Attorney Torres isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has three daughters and loves making new memories with them.

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Reid Lavoie

Associate Attorney

Attorney Reid Lavoie helps guide clients at DeBruyckere Law Offices through the process of planning for the future.  He concentrates his practice in Estate Planning assistance, Trust and Estate administration, and Probate services.

Attorney Lavoie is a graduate of Wheaton College (MA) and was awarded his Juris Doctorate degree from Massachusetts School of Law, cum laude, where he received awards for academic excellence and was twice selected to participate in the American Association for Justice regional trial competition.  Attorney Lavoie is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and New Hampshire Bar Association where he is an active member of each state’s Estate Planning and Probate Sections and their Young Lawyers Division.

When Attorney Lavoie is not practicing law or cheering for the perennially dominate local sports teams, he and his dog can be found exploring the scenic White Mountains in northern New Hampshire.

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Lucas Fernandes

Associate Attorney

Attorney Lucas Fernandes is a conscientious attorney focused on providing the utmost comfort and satisfaction to his clients for their estate planning, elder law, and trust administration needs. Using his experience in Social Security Disability law, he is an expert at making difficult subjects easy for his clients to process and understand. Attorney Fernandes earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts: Amherst and his Juris Doctor from New England Law, Boston.  Lucas is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

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Karen DeBruyckere

Comptroller

Karen has been working at the office since it was founded. She wears many hats, the most notable of which is making the office a warm and welcoming environment for our clients and staff.

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Lynn Hamel

Senior Paralegal

Lynn joined the firm in 2016, after working for a real estate title firm for over 14 years. Lynn shares her talents for the Funding team and the Probate and Trust Administration team. Leveraging her vast experience in real estate, Lynn prepares the necessary documents that enable our clients to transfer real estate and business interests into the trust. Lynn also lends her talents to the Trust Administration team, where she assists with probate administration, trust administration and the Medicaid application process.

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Shaylalys Rodriguez

Paralegal

Shay assists in the preparation and perfecting of our client’s estate planning documents. Shay graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Legal Studies.

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Jordan Materkowski

Legal Assistant

Jordan joined DeBruyckere Law in November of 2022 as a Legal Assistant who provides valuable support and assistance to the Attorneys and Senior Paralegals. 

Jordan graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Justice Studies.  During his free time, he enjoys staying in shape by going to the gym with his twin brother and playing a variety of recreational sports. 

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Patricia Klinger

Director of Client Development

Patty is our Director of Client Development, her background in marketing, communications and development, in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, helps to ensure DeBruyckere Law Offices is reaching individuals and families who want to protect their family in the future, by preserving all they have worked so hard to achieve.

When she isn’t working, Patty enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, her husband and their Aussiedoodle, MacKenzie. 

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Mary-Lyn Hanni

Director of Client Services

Mary-Lyn supports the Probate and Trust Administration team. Mary-Lyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Anselm College. After spending the first part of her career in Human Resources, she has joined the firm to support our team and our clients through the Family Wealth Planning and Administration process.

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Donna Murphy

Client Services

Donna joined our Client Services Team with a diverse background.  Early in her career she worked in the fashion industry on the retail floor, taking on marketing duties and buying trips to NYC.  She has performed in dinner theater and most recently, worked as an administrative assistant for many years. Her skills lie in making people feel at home from their first experience with us. Donna especially enjoys getting to know our clients, listening to their stories, and ensuring they feel welcomed.

When she isn’t working, Donna enjoys cooking, music, movies, spending time with her grandchildren, and hostessing events of all sizes. She loves sitting by the pool and creating a charcuterie board for her guests. 

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Cindy McTiernan

Cindy has been part of the DeBruyckere team since 2018. Her background is in Education Administration. Cindy provides administrative support to the entire team.

When not at work, Cindy enjoys singing, woodworking and spending time with her family.

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Rick McQuaide

Office Technology Coordinator

Rick has provided technology support for both large and small companies. As the Office Technology Coordinator, he helps install and maintain the hardware and software systems used to support the Firm’s five office locations.