Our Firm
Hanley Mediation & Estates is a boutique firm dedicated to the thoughtful stewardship of complex estates, fiduciary appointments, and select mediation matters. Founded by former judge and attorney Dana Hanley and Director of Business Operations Meghan Hanley, the firm combines decades of legal, judicial, real estate, and business experience with disciplined operational oversight and highly personalized client service.
We work closely with families and stakeholders navigating significant assets — including substantial real property, closely held businesses, and multifaceted financial holdings — providing steady leadership, meticulous administration, and principled guidance.
In addition to estate administration, the firm serves in fiduciary, conservatorship, and mediation roles where discretion, impartiality, and trust are essential.
Intentionally boutique, we limit our engagements to ensure each client receives focused attention, thoughtful judgment, and refined, white-glove service. Clients choose our firm not only for experience, but for a trusted relationship grounded in integrity, clarity, and respect.
Our team
Dana Hanley
Owner
Dana Hanley is a former Probate Judge and seasoned attorney with more than three decades of experience spanning probate law, fiduciary administration, complex real estate, business transactions, and legislative leadership. As the founder of a highly successful law practice and multiple title companies, he has overseen sophisticated estates involving substantial real property holdings, closely held businesses, and multi-layered financial structures. Widely respected for his command of probate procedure, fiduciary standards, and tax-sensitive financial considerations, Dana brings strategic clarity and steady judgment to the preservation and administration of significant wealth. His experience structuring, buying, and selling businesses — combined with a deep understanding of taxation and asset protection — allows him to navigate complexity with precision. In addition to estate leadership, Dana provides mediation services and serves in fiduciary and conservatorship roles where impartial authority and discretion are essential. Clients engage him for refined, white-glove stewardship, confident guidance, and the capability to manage high-value matters with professionalism at the highest level.
Meghan Hanley
Director of Business Operations
As Director of Business Operations, Meghan Hanley oversees the strategic coordination and operational execution of the firm’s estate, fiduciary, and mediation engagements. She manages client accounts, facilitates communication among beneficiaries and professional advisors, and supervises both tangible and intangible asset administration to ensure seamless progression of complex matters. With a background in consulting, implementation strategy, and executive-level client relationship management, Meghan brings disciplined organization, financial oversight, and a service-driven mindset to every engagement. She holds a Master of Science degree, reflecting her analytical foundation, and an undergraduate degree in art and art history that informs her understanding of asset valuation and personal property considerations within sophisticated estates. Meghan is committed to delivering a discreet, highly responsive, white-glove experience that upholds the firm’s standard of precision, confidentiality, and thoughtful stewardship.