John J. Martin, Jr., Esq., CPA
Contact Info
413-499-2323 Ext. 114
413-347-8961 (Direct)
413-446-3334 (Cell)
jmartin@mhcattorneys.com
Corporate Paralegal
Kate Saunders, Ext. 136
ksaunders@mhcattorneys.com
Estate Planning Paralegal
Autumn Pharmer, Ext. 118
apharmer@mhcattorneys.com
Areas of Practice
Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Probate, and Real Estate
Bio
John J. Martin Jr. is a Certified Public Accountant as well as an Attorney. His areas of concentration include estate planning, corporate law, probate administration, as well as residential and commercial real estate. Upon graduating from college, John joined the national accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand. That experience enabled him to obtain his C.P.A. credentials. Later, while attending law school at night, he was employed by the Bank of New England-West as an Assistant Vice President, where he managed the Bank’s Internal Audit Department.
Education
Western New England College, School of Law
Juris Doctor, May 1986
University of Massachusetts
B.B.A., Accounting May 1980
Professional Experience
Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 2023 - Present
Martin & Oliveira, LLP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 1996 – 2022
Martin Law Offices
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 1986-1996
Bank of New England
Assistant Vice President
1982 - 1986
Coopers & Lybrand
Senior Accountant
1980 - 1982
Bar Admissions
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United States Tax Court 1986
Professional Affiliations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Berkshire County Bar Association
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Association of Attorneys - Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council
Member Real Estate Bar Association
Community Involvement
The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Current Chairman of the Board of Directors
Current Member of the Finance Committee
Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Inc.
Current Member of the Board of Directors
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
The Berkshire County Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Membership Council Vice-Chairman
Past Government Relations Council Vice-Chairman
Past Education Council Vice-Chairman
Berkshire County Kids’ Place and Violence Protection Center, Inc.
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
The Pittsfield Family YMCA
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Pittsfield Catholic Schools, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Berkshire Place Retirement Home, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Awards and Honors
Rural Intelligence Magazine, Best Lawyer 2022
Berkshire Eagle Newspaper, Named “Best Lawyer” of the Berkshires 2011 and 2020
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Accounting Excellence Award
Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society
University of Massachusetts - Dean’s List, every semester
413-499-2323 Ext. 114
413-347-8961 (Direct)
413-446-3334 (Cell)
jmartin@mhcattorneys.com
Corporate Paralegal
Kate Saunders, Ext. 136
ksaunders@mhcattorneys.com
Estate Planning Paralegal
Autumn Pharmer, Ext. 118
apharmer@mhcattorneys.com
Areas of Practice
Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Probate, and Real Estate
Bio
John J. Martin Jr. is a Certified Public Accountant as well as an Attorney. His areas of concentration include estate planning, corporate law, probate administration, as well as residential and commercial real estate. Upon graduating from college, John joined the national accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand. That experience enabled him to obtain his C.P.A. credentials. Later, while attending law school at night, he was employed by the Bank of New England-West as an Assistant Vice President, where he managed the Bank’s Internal Audit Department.
Education
Western New England College, School of Law
Juris Doctor, May 1986
University of Massachusetts
B.B.A., Accounting May 1980
Professional Experience
Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 2023 - Present
Martin & Oliveira, LLP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 1996 – 2022
Martin Law Offices
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Partner, 1986-1996
Bank of New England
Assistant Vice President
1982 - 1986
Coopers & Lybrand
Senior Accountant
1980 - 1982
Bar Admissions
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United States Tax Court 1986
Professional Affiliations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Berkshire County Bar Association
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Association of Attorneys - Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council
Member Real Estate Bar Association
Community Involvement
The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Current Chairman of the Board of Directors
Current Member of the Finance Committee
Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Inc.
Current Member of the Board of Directors
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
The Berkshire County Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Membership Council Vice-Chairman
Past Government Relations Council Vice-Chairman
Past Education Council Vice-Chairman
Berkshire County Kids’ Place and Violence Protection Center, Inc.
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
The Pittsfield Family YMCA
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Pittsfield Catholic Schools, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Berkshire Place Retirement Home, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Past Chairman of the Finance Committee
Awards and Honors
Rural Intelligence Magazine, Best Lawyer 2022
Berkshire Eagle Newspaper, Named “Best Lawyer” of the Berkshires 2011 and 2020
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Accounting Excellence Award
Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society
University of Massachusetts - Dean’s List, every semester