Paloma Bagby

        Associate

        Paloma is dedicated to helping individuals and families create comprehensive estate plans that protect their legacies.

        As a member of Verrill’s Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group, she assists clients with various matters, including estate planning, tax planning, the probate process, and trust and estate administration. Her background in taxation provides valuable insights into these areas, helping clients navigate complex legal and financial issues.

        Paloma earned her J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and Estate Planning Concentration from Boston University School of Law in May 2023. Boston University School of Law recognized her commitment to probate law with the Honorable Albert P. Pettoruto Memorial Award. Before joining Verrill, Paloma worked as a trusts, estates & tax associate for a boutique Boston firm, where she honed her skills in estate planning and administration.

        Paloma’s passion for estate planning stems from her commitment to helping families secure their futures. She believes that every individual deserves a tailored approach that reflects their unique needs and goals.

        Outside of her professional life, Paloma enjoys volunteering for the Boston Ballet, playing tabletop games, and spending time with her husband and two cats.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • Boston University School of Law (J.D.)
        • Boston University School of Law (LL.M.)
        • University of Texas at Austin (B.A.)

        Public Service

        • Co-VP of Membership, Boston Ballet Volunteer Association (2026-present)
        • Co-Chair, Membership Events Committee, Boston Ballet Volunteer Association (2025-present)
        • Chair, Flower Breakdown Subcommittee, Boston Ballet Volunteer Association (2025-present)

        Bar Admissions

        • Massachusetts

        Honors

        • Honorable Albert P. Pettoruto Memorial Award (2023)

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        Firm Highlights

        Press Releases

        Verrill Recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers®

        BOSTON, Mass.; AUGUSTA, Maine; BANGOR, Maine, PORTLAND, Maine; GREENWICH, Conn., and WESTPORT, Conn. – Verrill has been recognized in the 2027...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Attorney Stephen Segal Named President of the Maine Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill attorney Stephen B. Segal has been elected President of the Maine Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA). The...
        Press Releases

        42 Verrill Attorneys Named 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

        BOSTON, Mass.; BANGOR, Maine; PORTLAND, Maine; and WESTPORT, Conn. – Verrill is proud to announce that 42 attorneys have been recognized in the...
        Blog

        Introduction to the Blog Post Series & PART 1: Understanding Chemical Safety Regulation A Primer on RMP, PSM, and the General Duty Clause

        If your facility handles hazardous chemicals, there is a good chance you are subject to one—or more—of the federal government’s chemical safety...
        Blog

        Self-Certification of 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Distributions

        With passage of the SECURE Act in 2019 and the SECURE 2.0 Act in 2022, 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors have been able, but not required, to provide...
        Blog

        Working 9 to 5? It’s a Way to Make a Livin’, so Make Sure You’re Payin’ for Every Minute: A Maine Employer’s Guide to Stacked Wage & Hour Rules

        Four decades after Dolly Parton gave us both the namesake anthem of the American workday and the film about three fed-up office workers’ dreams of...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Can AI Pass the Doctor Test? FDA Considers Physician-Inspired Evaluation of GenAI Devices and Other Regulatory Measures

        AI is entering healthcare with indomitable will. It promises to increase efficiency, reduce administrative burden (which healthcare providers so...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Attorney Annabel Rodriguez Named Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez has been recognized as a Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and will be...
        Blog

        What Employee Benefits Lawyers Do (and How to Make the Best Use of Us)

        What do employee benefits lawyers do all day and how can clients make the best use of them? This post offers an overview of the kinds of things...
        Media Mentions

        Bloomberg Law Quotes Robert Keach on Expanded Access to Small Business Reorganization

        Verrill attorney Bob Keach was recently featured in Bloomberg Law, discussing legislation that would raise debt limits for bankruptcy relief and...
        Blog

        Phil Bartlett to Step Down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

        On September 15, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced that Phil Bartlett will step down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC)...
        Published Works

        Jay McCormack and Michael Fee Co-Author AHLA Article on Skin Substitute Enforcement Trends

        Verrill Partners Jay McCormack and Michael Fee co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group...