professional and to the point person, does not behave as a regular hard ass attitude lawyer…read more keeps his cool and is knowledgeable

Mark Burrell somehow passed the bar exam but he is not up to date on MA laws. He tries to use…read moreintimidation tactics, without utilizing factual information, and threatening legal action that he cannot follow through on. Additionally, Burrell harasses people by sending them 7 plus letters in the mail, by constable, and taping them to your door to try to prove his point. The point is mute. If you want to win, hire someone who is educated.

I called to schedule an appointment with Attorney Tamburro, and could not believe the words coming…read moreout of his receptionist, Lindsey's, mouth. She could not have been more rude!! She appears to have a very serious problem. Being that the number of trust attorneys are overflowing, I would advise anyone to not waste their time speaking with an "ignorant" receptionist!

I was referred to Attorney Dale Tamburro  by a friend to help with planning our estate needs. Our…read moreinitial meeting was a review of where we were in process, our current documents and discussions of what we wanted to accomplish. It was apparent to us at our initial meeting Mr. Tamburro was very knowledgeable, had great listening skills and wanted the best for us and for our desires to be documented. Our living trust and wills and other pertinent documents were documented per our specifications. When we came into the office for final signing, all documentation were laid out for review. Lindsay Chen, Mr. Tamburro's colleague spent time reviewing each document patiently and answered questions for us in a very easy and clear fashion. After edits and final review Mr. Tamburro again reviewed to ensure all our wishes met. They did all of the heavy lifting for us and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering their trust or estate planning. Ann Shields Melrose, Ma

I just had my Living Trust, Pour Over Will, Healthcare Proxy and MORE taken care of by Joel…read moreBernstein. I am very happy with his services. Not only did his office (and he, personally) take care of my legal needs in a safe, professional manner, but he had insight into my own personal requirements. I really appreciated his "plain and simple" approach. We met with him first to understand just what our situation required, then that small cost for the initial consultation was applied to the larger bill - so really that first consultation is included in the services Joel Bernstein provided. I did shop around, read reviews and spent a bit of time finding out how much such estate planning requires - how much money, how much time and what to expect; Joel B. was right in the middle for expenses, but provided more consultation and was very responsive and made me feel understood and cared for. He was the ONLY lawyer with whom we met who caught some critical issues in my personal estate planning that had gone unnoticed by everyone else we consulted with. For comprehensive, professional estate planning with a smart, caring and wise attorney, go with Joel Bernstein in Lexington Massachusetts!

It is unfortunate, Joel continues to advertise non-stop for his services, and when his office is…read morecalled, the woman working for him has absolutely no kindness in her voice whatsoever. She blatantly told me Joel was not assisting anyone, new, any longer, due to the number of individuals calling him. When I asked her why he continues to advertise non-stop, her response was, "Because he wants to help people." There is a problem with this picture. His "helping", is hurting and disillusioning the vulnerable. I ask, why would he continue to "urge individuals, through his advertising, to contact him? To dishearten these individuals is cruel. Find someone else who, may be more caring, and certainly does not lead you into a "hole" of empty expectations. This is an example of why lawyers receive a "bad name'.

Wanted to change things up a bit and satisfy my sudden craving to review things a little…read moredifferently. That's right, Attorney Lev will not serve you a magnificent stuffed veal-chop. Or maybe he will if you pay his fee plus expenses, I can't be sure because we never actually asked. At any rate, we did not seek him out for this. We found ourselves embroiled in a contentious and complicated bankruptcy case concerning a contractor who walked off of a large home-improvement project of ours and then declared bankruptcy. That means we were creditors in the bankruptcy case, and there were three debtors, which means three cases: those of the individual contractor and his two insolvent companies. This makes things thorny and pear-shaped; an example: one of the debtor companies was also a creditor of the other debtor company, making it both a creditor and a debtor. Bankruptcy appears like a bizzaro world of contradiction and paradox until you begin to understand it. Practice in this area should be left to adults, like Attorney Lev. Even though many attorneys claim to be fluent in the ways of bankruptcy, unless they spend considerable time practicing this type of law, there is a good chance they are learning on the fly. There is also a good chance they want your case because they know bankruptcy can drag on for years and provide a pleasant stream of dependable income. ..and this is how we came to meet Attorney Lev. We began to suspect our (then) current attorney was not up to the task after finally taking some time to read through the filings, pleadings and other assorted legal dingle-berries that he had billed us for. There was lots of stuff (including errors), but what was conspicuous for its absence were any sort of results. We called another attorney with whom we had had a good experience (Deb Smith, also of Watertown) and she suggested we reach out to Attorney Lev. Within the first five minutes of speaking to him we understood more about the bankruptcy process, and more importantly, the creditor recovery process, than we had learned in six months with the other attorney. We probably spoke on the phone with him for over an hour (on two occasions and prior to a formal engagement) before we ever went to see him. Lev's focus and professionalism, combined with his vast knowledge of the subject matter were impressive. He was also compassionate and it was obvious he took a genuine interest in the case and our plight, even though he knew he wasn't going to make much on the engagement (it was on a consultancy basis). He was always available and willing to help, answering questions for us that he was certainly under no obligation to entertain, and at least once while he was on vacation. I will caution that this should not be expected: our case was somewhat unique and I think he had a professional interest in how it would play out. If you are looking to wrangle free legal work try AVVO, not Lev...this was not a pro bono engagement. Also be warned that there is a good chance he will not answer his phone, but there is a 100% chance that he will return your call promptly. I consider this a positive as it implies he is not spending big on administrative expenses, and can thus continue to keep his fees reasonable. I recommend Attorney Lev without hesitation. If his practice areas dovetail with your needs and you're in his geographic region, set up a consultation. To cap this off and provide some bonus value I should now name the attorney who first took our case on and botched it, because that is as big a help as writing about our positive experience with Attorney Lev. But I won't...yet. We filed a formal complaint against our prior attorney with the Board of Bar Overseers and he was found to be in the wrong and was assigned mandatory diversion training, he also strangely sent us an unconditional check (for some of his fees) and then hired an expensive defense attorney. Learn from our experience...go straight to Lev. Brought to you with generous support from the Titanic Nut Company.

An excellent and experienced attorney Mr. Lev is very professional yet down to earth. I would…read morehighly recommend any of the services offered by Attorney Lev and his firm.

An Amazing Attorney -- Truly One of a Kind!…read more Steve Panagiotes is an incredible attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable, sharp, confident, and always calm under pressure. He has a way of making you feel comfortable and reassured, even during the most stressful situations. When it comes to defending his clients, he is a true virtuoso. Steve is a one-man winning machine who puts his heart and soul into every case. He pays attention to every detail, knows exactly what he's doing, and truly cares about the people he represents. Not only did Steve win my case, but he continued to help me through some unexpected problems that came up even after the verdict. He was always available to answer my questions, offer advice, and make sure I was taken care of. What makes Steve so special is that he doesn't just treat you like another case. He treats you like someone who matters. If you're facing an OUI charge, I honestly can't imagine having anyone better in your corner. Steve Panagiotes is not only an outstanding attorney but also a genuinely good person. There is simply no one better. I can't recommend him highly enough!

To say Steve is the absolute best would be an understatement. I'll spare you the details of my…read morecase other than to say the odds were very much against me. He said a bench trial was my best odds and was perfect on cross! Thank you for giving me my life back!

I used Scafidi Law, in particular Karina Krikorian, for both the purchase of a new townhome and the…read moresale of my condo. Karina was excellent - she communicated quickly, clearly, and both transactions went smoothly. Any time I needed clarification, my emails were responded to within an hour or I received phone calls. Overall, I would highly recommend Karina for any real estate transaction!

Matt and his team were outstanding throughout our home-buying process. From start to finish, they…read morewere professional, organized, and highly efficient. Communication was timely, and they kept us informed every step of the way. A special thank you to Karina, who was exceptional. She was always on top of everything, went above and beyond, and remained responsive even after hours and on weekends. Her dedication and attention to detail made the entire process much smoother and less stressful. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy real estate attorney, I highly recommend Matthew Scafidi and his team. Their service exceeded our expectations.

I was seeking help for a possible case that that was civil rights related. I saw astounding reviews…read moreso far on Andrew. I spoke to him once on 10/20/22 and he was very professional. His paralegal, Betty, unfortunately did not give me the same impression. Betty was extremely rude over the phone multiple times. Never returned any of my calls and hung up on me once I finally got in touch with her today 11/17/22, after calling numerous times. She was very condescending in her tone and spoke to me like a 5 year old, rather than apologizing first and letting me know that Andrew was too busy to take on new cases. Of course the first time I spoke to Betty, on around 11/4/22, she (rudely) affirmed that Andrew was taking new cases, conveniently enough. It seems that she cannot regulate her tone, no matter the occasion. I suppose that is the consequence for missing the bar, literally. Andrew seems like he'd be great to work with, if anyone can get past that nasty paralegal of his.

I wad charged with a felony which I thought was unjust. Andrew Couture was recommended by a close…read morefriend. He guided me through the process for over a year with his experience and professionalism. The court found in my favor because of his ability to bring forth the truth.

I've used Leone & Leone for 2 car accidents after once being struck as a pedestrian in a cross-walk…read moreand the second time after being doored while as a cyclist in Cambridge. Sue Leone was great in reaching a good settlement for the injuries sustained and I would definitely recommend others to their firm.

Leone & Leone wrote up a simple will for me several years ago. I recently met with John Leone to…read moremake revisions and create additional legal documents for my estate planning. He is very knowledgeable, gave practical advice, and completed the documents very quickly. I felt pressure to get my legal affairs in order as I would be traveling, and they were very responsive in getting things completed. Also, John is very easy to talk with; I was very comfortable in discussing various issues with him.