I was in difficult situation…read more I live over 8,000 miles from my home state of Mass, and I needed the advice of a good estate attorney. I didn't know anyone back there that could point me in the right direction. I had no choice but to turn to Yelp to look for what I needed - and honestly, I wasn't sure what I needed or if anyone would actually help me. I picked Ms. Gorenberg because of the great reviews she had. I took a chance and shot her an email and she answered me quickly. Despite the time difference and the complexity of my circumstance, Ms. Gorenberg took the time to speak with me on the phone, answered my questions and gave me some suggestions. I faxed her what paperwork I had and she took the time to review and comment on it. In a matter of 3 days, I had everything I needed to understand and put to rest what had happened. Ms. Gorenberg was knowledgeable, efficient, resourceful and what was most important to me - KIND. I didn't know she did "complementary sessions" as the previous reviewer mentioned. I fully expected to pay for this professional's time and effort. In my opinion, Ms. Gorenberg went way beyond what I would have ever expected from a lawyer that I had no previous relationship to. I was not charged for her time or her skill. It truly blew me away. Understand that a professional person's time is money. I am a licensed professional myself and well know the day to day costs of running a successful business. The fact that here is a person willing to give away time to see if you and her are a good fit - that tells you a lot about her, her business philosophy and her personal integrity. I could not be more happy with what Ms. Gorenberg was willing to do for me. I hope my review in some small way helps her in return - and helps you to decide that this lawyer is right for you!

A friend recommended Robin as an estate attorney who is experienced, easy to work with and…read moreaffordable... and I found it to be true! Turns out Robin is the expert estate attorney for a few area law firms but also takes direct clients... she met with us without delay, things went very smoothly, she gave us sound advise regarding planning and family considerations, and the entire process of working up the typical package of estate documents went smoothly and the cost was very reasonable. Her location was also easy to reach and there was plenty of street parking. Also a T-stop right in front! Before you call anyone else, suggest you contact Robin first... I've referred a few friends to her after our good experience, and everyone without exception was very pleased.

Stephen helped my family create an estate for my Dad. He was very responsive, knowledgeable and…read morecaring. He was so kind to my Dad and helped answer all his questions about the process. I would highly recommend.

Very quick to respond. Very nice person. Very honest. I am happy that I reached out. He seems like…read morea wonderful person.

Jeff handled the closing for the purchase of my new house and the sale of my existing house…read more During the purchase closing, he discovered a major financing error by my lender that resulted in a significant savings for me. And when a title issue showed up during the sale of my existing home, Jeff went the extra mile to uncover the title insurance policy from when I purchased the property almost 20 years ago. This allowed the sale to proceed with no additional cost to me. It's rare that someone makes you feel like they're dropping everything they're doing just for you, but that's exactly what Jeff did. I cannot recommend him enough.

I found Jeff via yelp for our Newton home sale in the spring of 2018…read more Our situation was somewhat complicated, and Jeff never wavered in his patient and thorough approach. Even when things got stressful, or other parties in the transaction threw unexpected demands his way, Jeff was always very professional, turned work around very promptly, gave us candid and good advice, calmed us down when appropriate, and made himself available for what we needed. We wholeheartedly recommend Jeff - he made our somewhat (ahem) "adventurous" home sale as smooth as possible. We wish we did more frequent real estate transactions so that we could work with Jeff more often!

Ellie helped us with closing our home and she did an excellent job. We had particularly difficult…read moresellers and selling agent and ended up being more of the intermediary to finish up closing due to the unprofessional selling agent. Ellie is the best to work with and you should try and make sure your mortgage bank will accept her because she will work for you. She also answered questions post-close and was very responsive and helpful.

I found Vining via Yelp and decided to contact them regarding a very sticky tenant/landlord…read moresituation I had gotten embroiled in. (And couldn't be happier that i did) Ken laid everything out clearly and was enormously helpful in understanding the situation. He laid out his cost structures in a sensible way and his rates were very reasonable. When the situation took a pleasant turn for the best Ken helped resolve everything and has given myself and my roommates peace of mind moving forward. If you're having landlord/tenant problem and want someone to lay things out straight for you and solve tough problems, call up Vining, you'll be glad you did.

Greg is a very professional estate attorney with lots of experience who listens well and explains…read moreeverything clearly. He will coordinate with financial advisors and serve as a trusted resource for estate planning needs.

Greg was recommended by several neighbors on Nextdoor and after our initial consultation I…read moreunderstood why. He's knowledgeable, kind, and extremely thorough. Working with him for my family's needs was a pleasure. Questions, there were many, were met with patience and explained in as much detail I needed. Also, calls and emails were responded to promptly. After each meeting I walked away with a better understanding and confident in the decisions made.

I needed legal advice for a personal matter and Ariana was quick to provide a solution. She was…read moretimely, responsive, and professional throughout and really made for a very positive experience. Her friendly personality and genuine concern for my needs helped me feel at ease and confident. I would recommend her services.

She was very friendly at first then she took really long to respond. And told that she will start…read morethe case and call back for scheduling but never call back. Not reliable, will not recommend

I have a family with young children and wanted to setup a trust to protect them. Matt was very easy…read moreto work with, patient and knowledgeable on Estate planning especially in regards to MA law. We had two in person sessions with Matt to go through all my questions on trustees and beneficiaries designation, to funding the trust. Matt was also easily reachable by emails and phone calls for follow up questions.

I just had one of the worst customer experiences I've ever had in my life at this firm. I had paid…read morea $150 "consult fee" -- which they told me would apply to future legal services. When I called back to re-engage, they informed me I had to pay another $150 consult fee. Why would I need to pay the same fee twice. I was calling in to contract with them. When I asked for someone to call me back and clarify, the woman on the phone refused and hung up on me.

I had a wonderful experience working with this firm, including John Ruggieri, Michelle Beauregard,…read moreand Mary Beth McCarthy. As first time home buyers, we certainly had trepidation about the process, but they took care of us. They pointed out whatever deviated from a standard agreement, and kept us informed on "need to know" dates and documents. They were more than fair and patient with us. I would recommend them highly, and will go to the firm again for future home purchases!

I've bought and sold a few houses over the years and recently decided to used Pat and his team for…read moreselling a house in Newton MA. I was not disappointed in the least, and very happy with the result. All deadlines were meet and the transaction went off without a hitch. I wasn't at the closing as out of town and Pat's team handled it all excellently. Pat and his team explained issues and each in the process fully. Every transaction is slightly unique, this was no exception, and his experience came through as it seems they have seen almost every scenario. Plus it helps that they have a great relationship with other conveyancing attorneys. So I found that when issues came up, they were quickly nipped in the bud, to ensure they didn't blow up into larger problems. It all makes sense as Pat's a great stand up guy and I'm sure others that he's done business with in the past think the same thing, so would not hesitate working with him. I would recommend Pat and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell based on his experience, efficiency and works in a clear practical results oriented way to ensure you get a good result. Best, Will

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 am so grateful to have found Laura Panos. I appreciate everything she did for me in a very…read morestressful and difficult legal situation. She is smart, capable, caring, and devoted to achieving the best possible outcome for me. She analyzed the pros and cons of every situation we faced. And always provided sound advice on the best next step for me. She was smart, thorough, patient, strong and fierce in fighting for what was best for me. I was also extremely impressed with her analysis of legal documentation and her skill in writing contract language. Her ability to work with and persuade opposing counsel was top-notch. I am incredibly happy with the outcome of a most difficult, and emotional situation. I highly recommend her services! She is fantastic. And always focused on what is right for her clients.

I needed help with an employment issue (negotiating a severance agreement). Laura was extremely…read moreresponsive and identified a host of issues in the draft document. The changes she made were great and protected me very well. I would work with her again on any employment issue