Bio
Currently in private practice. Serves as legal editor for Talkers Magazine. Columnist for Saturday Evening Post. Author of numerous articles and books on legal matters, consumer issues and financial planning. Received Certificate of Merit from the American Bar Association for excellence in legal journalism for his weekly column, "You and the Law." Author of blog Scamicide.com.
Professional Links
Professional Memberships
Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court PresentMember of Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar PresentMember of the American Bar Association PresentMember of the Massachusetts Bar Association PresentMember of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys PresentAwards and Honors
2020, New York Times Recognition, New York Times2013, Gregory Adamian Award for Excellence in Journalism, Bentley University2008, The Truth About Buying an Annuity is chosen as one of Five Books To Retire By by The Wall Street Journal November 17, 20082008, Truth About Avoiding Scams picked as one of top ten financial books of the year by Smart Money Magazine2002, Achievement in radio award-best afternoon radio show in Boston Live Money with Steve and Ginger1985, Commendation for pro bono public service, Western Massachusetts Legal Services1982, Outstanding Young Men In America, U.S. Jaycees1981, Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Legal Journalism from the American Bar Association1977, Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Massachusetts Bar AssociationPublications
Journal Articles
Weisman, S. J. (2018). Seniors, Scams and Identity Theft. Journal of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, (October through December 2018)
Books
Weisman, S. J. (2017). Sports Law: The Essentials. 660. West Academic PublishingWeisman, S. (2014). Identity Theft Alert. PearsonWeisman, S. J. (2013). "50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age". 2nd edition 296. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2013). A Guide to Elder Planning 2nd Edition. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). TheTruth About Employment Scams. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). How to Avoid Being Scammed. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Computer Scams. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Government Assistance Scams. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Identity Theft. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Investment Scams. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Tax Scams. Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2009). The Truth About Protecting Your IRAs and 401(k)s. 195. USA: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2008). The Truth About Avoiding Scams. 210. USA: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2008). The Truth About Buying Annuities. 201. USA: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2007). Boomer or Bust: Your Financial Guide to Retirement, Health Care, Medicare and Long-Term Care. 288. New York, NY: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2004). Fifty Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit: Everything You Need to Know about Identity Theft, Credit Cards, Credit Repair and Credit Report. 1. New York, NY: Prentice HallWeisman, S. J. (2003). A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially. 1. New York, NY: Prentice Hall
Book Chapters
Weisman, S. J. (2010). 15 Expert Lessons for Retirement Planning In , (Eds.) . Prentice Hall
Book Reviews
Weisman, S. J. (2015). [Review of the book Rules of the Game ]. Rowman & Littlefield. Forthcoming.
Other(s)
Weisman, S. J. (2008). Take This Quiz Before You DieUMass Alumni Magazine. Presentations
Weisman, S. J. (2023). “Modern Scams: How scammers are using Artificial Intelligence and how we can fight back” Presented at theUS Senate Select Committee on Aging Washington DC Weisman, S. J. (2021). “Coronavirus Scams” Presented at the Nationwide Insurance Nationwide Insurance Scam Prevention Week Webinar National Webinar Weisman, S. J. (2021). Presented at the Stetson University Identity Theft Prevention Florida Weisman, S. J. (2021). “Senior Scams” Presented at the National Council of Jewish Women - Florida Chapter National Council of Jewish Women Webinar Florida Weisman, S. J. (2021). “Coronavirus Scams” Presented at the Ohio Branch of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Webinar Ohio Weisman, S. J. (2018). “Protecting Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft” Presented at theOuachita Speakers Series Hot Springs Arkansas Weisman, S. J. (2018). Presented at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Seniors, Scams and Identity Theft Webinar Weisman, S. J. (2018). “Self Defense in a Digital Age” Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the BAE Systems Business Defense Forum Chicago, Illinois Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the American Banker Magazine Cybersec 2016 New York City Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Annual Global Fraud Conference Las Vegas, Nevada Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the Talkers Magazine Talkers Conference New York City Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the Columbus Life Insurance Company Columbus Life Insurance Regional Annual Meeting Connecticut Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at theAnnual Meeting of the National Association of Broadcasters Las Vegas, Nevada Weisman, S. J. (2016). Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association NARBLA Annual ConferenceWeisman, S. J. (2010). “Goldman Sachs scam” Presented at the Lifetime Learning Lifetime Learning of Newton Newton, MA Weisman, S. J. (2010). “Making Money in Talk Radio” Presented at the Talkers Magazine New Media Seminar New York City Weisman, S. J. (2010). Presented at the American Institute of Economic Research AIER Windsor, CT. Weisman, S. J. (2008). “Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft” Presented at the Financial Planning Association Financial Planning Association Virtual seminar Weisman, S. J. (2004). “Elder Planning” Presented at the Presbyterian Health Center Successful Aging Conference Albuquerque, New Mexico Weisman, S. J. (2004). “Elder Planning Issues” Presented at the Citizens Bank Professional Development Conference Newton MA Weisman, S. J. (2004). “Long Term Care Planning” Presented at the Financial Planning Association Financial Planning Association National On-line Seminar Weisman, S. J. (2004). “The Media and the Law” Presented at the Talkers Magazine New Media Seminar New York, NY Weisman, S. J. (2003). “Elder Planning” Presented at the American Socieyt of Aging and National Council on Aging Conference on Aging Denver, Colorado Weisman, S. J. (1949). “Coronvirus Scams” Presented at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Ohio Chapter Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Webinar Ohio Service
Professional Service
Invited Lecture/Presentation for New Media Seminar - 2012Judge in Moot Court competition for Boston College Law School - 2010
