About Us



Hazel is a certified paralegal, with extensive experience as a title examiner, real estate appraiser, and real estate broker.
Hazel has served as a title examination expert in real estate-related litigation, and is available to conduct real estate closings through Elias Law Offices, upon request.

In practice for 30 years
Admitted to Practice:
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
U.S. Supreme Court
Member of:
Maine State Bar Association
Maine Trial Lawyers Association
York County Bar Association
New Hampshire Bar Association
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, 1982
Juris Doctor Degree
Suffolk University, Boston, 1979
Bachelor's Degree in Government Studies, Magna Cum LaudeTom Elias
Attorney

Jo Ann Elias
Legal Assistant &
Business Manager
Jo Ann has a background which includes self-employment as a title examiner, and has 23 years of experience as a legal assistant and business manager with Tom’s practice.

Hazel Richard
Title Examiner & Paralegal