Meet Geoffrey M. Aptt, Esq.
Geoffrey M. Aptt, founder of Aptt Law LLC, brings nearly a decade of legal experience to his practice. Since 2014, he has advised high-net-worth families, overseeing over $300 million in business and real estate assets, and serves in a fiduciary role for a real estate investment LLC. His work with these clients inspired him to make estate and business succession planning, including powers of attorney, accessible to families at all life stages. Mr. Aptt is committed to a personalized approach, ensuring each client’s unique needs and goals are reflected in their estate plans.
Meet Jaclyn M. Dubois
Jaclyn is a paralegal in Aptt Law's estate planning, business law, and real estate practices. She has been a paralegal since 2014.
Jaclyn is knowledgeable in procedure in all state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, state agencies, and arbitration proceedings. She has extensive experience performing real estate closings, drafting real estate closing and loan documents, and drafting complex contracts and business resolutions, as well assisting in complex civil litigation cases, and employment disputes. She has also been appointed as Trustee for a complex estate plan involving multiple businesses and properties.
Jaclyn plays a crucial role in the Firm's due diligence practices, gathering and analyzing documents and information for real estate transactions, estate planning, and contract negotiation. Additionally, she is involved in document preparation and general administrative support. As the liaison between the attorney, clients, and other involved parties, Jaclyn ensures smooth communication throughout the entirety of your legal representation with Aptt Law. Jaclyn graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University.
Background in Sophisticated Corporate Transactions
Before founding his estate planning practice, Mr. Aptt worked at a prominent corporate and real estate law firm, where he handled complex cases across general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, construction law, real estate, and trust litigation.
Estate and Tax Planning
Mr. Aptt has a passion for estate planning, particularly in representing individuals and families in a range of legacy wealth transfer, tax planning, and charitable giving matters. His experience enables him to protect his clients’ interests effectively.
Business Succession and Transactions
As a seasoned corporate transactional attorney, Mr. Aptt has represented family businesses and entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisition transactions. He has successfully guided clients through various commercial transactions, including asset and membership purchases, sales, and private placement equity raises.
Professional Accomplishments
Mr. Aptt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (magna cum laude) from Rhode Island College in 2010. Recognized for his academic excellence, he was inducted into the Psi Chi national honor society for psychology majors and was nominated for the Psychology Department Faculty Award, a merit-based recognition. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2014. While there, he served as an Assistant Editor for the Roger Williams University Law Review, graduated in the top 16% of his class, and received the CALI Award for the highest grade in contracts.
Life Outside of Work
Outside his legal practice, Mr. Aptt enjoys family time with his wife and four sons, coaching them in basketball. He is also actively involved in his church and is a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
Academic Background
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, Rhode Island
Juris Doctor, graduated cum laude
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduated magna cum laude
Legal Qualifications
Professional Affiliations
Significant Casework
Mulligan v. Koop et al. (4:15-cv-40072)
Secured a favorable outcome in a business dispute, successfully defending a co-owner in a debt acquisition company counterclaim.
Correia v. Bettencourt (2016-273-Appeal)
Achieved a ruling in favor of the plaintiff, establishing that a landowner was not responsible for a visitor’s safety from third-party negligence.
Kevin Hermenegildo v. RC&D, INC. and James Henebury (1:18-cv-00103-WES-PAS)
Represented plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit under the Fair Labor Standards Act against a construction company, addressing issues of fair wages and labor rights.
Media Mentions and Articles
New England Biz Law Update
“Joint employer wage claim fails under ‘Baystate’ factors”
A federal court decision clarified that a cleaning company did not meet the criteria of a “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Providence Journal
“Workers: Walmart violated civil rights”
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Coverage of employees’ allegations regarding civil rights violations while working in security positions at Walmart.