Michael Z. Edelstein

Michael Z. Edelstein

4.3
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 43 years

Child custody Lawyer at Amherst, MA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Guardianship, Personal Injury

150 Fearing St Ste 16 17, Amherst, MA

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Child custody and visitation cases, including grandparent visitation

41 years

30%
Family 30%

41 years

30%
Guardianship 30%

41 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

150 Fearing St Ste 16 17, Amherst, MA, 01002-1941

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Michael Z. Edelstein's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by Johanna | June 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Felt Blessed

A lawyer who knows what he is doing, aggressive and will fight to get what you deserve. I went into court with a roller coaster of emotions. Afraid and uncertain wether I was going to do good in court. I dislike courts but when Michael arrived he made me feel like everything was going to be okay. I f...elt proud having him as my lawyer. He does not offer you anything that he cannot do and tells you straight how it is and he makes sure you understand and know what you are up for. I truly felt blessed to have him as a lawyer and felt that he was more then a lawyer but also a mentor. He truly cared about me because what no other lawyer did due to my financial status Michael was ready to fight for me. I truly recommend him. Thank You Michael!

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Kristi Bodin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Michael as a paralegal more than twenty five years ago. He has been a friend and mentor to me throughout my legal career. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with him as co-counsel on several cases. He's a great inspiration and a caring, competent lawyer."

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Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1981

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Massachusetts

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