Catherine Joy, Esq.
Attorney
Building Stronger
Futures Through
Thoughtful
Planning
Favorite Part Of Her Job
Catherine’s passion for this work is deeply personal. She and her family navigated the extensive and often stressful process of securing Medicaid benefits for her late grandfather, a proud U.S. Navy veteran. Managing that process with her family while coping with the emotional toll of a loved one’s decline gave Catherine firsthand insight into how intense, frustrating, and confusing these moments can be. Today, she strives to make the process as smooth and painless as possible for her clients, serving as a steady presence during uncertain times.
My Role at Monteforte Law, P.C.
Catherine focuses her practice on Elder Law and Estate Planning, guiding clients through the legal and practical challenges of aging, long-term care, and legacy planning with a practical, compassionate approach. She understands that conversations about the future can be heavy, so she makes it her mission to do the “heavy lifting” for her clients, breaking down complex legal concepts, answering questions thoroughly, and creating a space where clients feel supported and understood. She has a natural ability to bring calm and clarity to situations that feel overwhelming.
Why She Does
This Work
Catherine was drawn to Monteforte Law by the team’s genuine compassion for their clients and for each other as a team. She believes that the highest quality legal work flourishes in an environment that values both professional excellence and a healthy quality of life.
Fun Facts
Catherine is a true artist at heart. Outside the office, she enjoys designing stained-glass pieces and playing the piano and harp. A dedicated animal lover, she spends her weekends volunteering with Kitty Angels, the rescue organization where she adopted her cat, Sasha. At home, she enjoys gardening – especially herbs and vegetables – which she uses to experiment with new recipes from the many cookbooks she and her husband collect during their travels.
Education
Catherine first explored the idea of becoming a lawyer in high school, taking college courses as a dual-enrollment student to get an early introduction to the legal field. She went on to attend Gordon College, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology in 2021. Catherine attended Suffolk University Law School on a full-tuition scholarship and earned her Juris Doctor in 2024. During law school, she received the “Best Oral Advocate” award in recognition of her ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex legal concepts. She has concentrated her practice on Estate Planning and Elder Law since 2023 and is thrilled to continue her practice here at Monteforte Law.
