Lance Chavin

Lance Chavin

also known as Law Office of Lance S. Chavin

4.5
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 17 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at East Longmeadow, MA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Family, General Practice ... +2 more

P.O. BOX 501, East Longmeadow, MA

About Lance

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 60%

Most of my cases are argued before the Western Division Housing Court, and I have represented Landlords, Tenant's Boards of Health, and other Interested Parties.

16 years | 400 cases

60%
Child Custody 10%

16 years | 100 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

16 years | 100 cases

10%
Family 10%

16 years | 100 cases

10%
General Practice 10%

16 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 60-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

30 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Offices of Lance Chavin

P.O. BOX 501, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028

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Lance Chavin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

This have to be fake reviews.

I was in court other day in Springfield. And this defense attorney must of directed his clients to lie. And he had a government official up there lying as well. Perjury is real. I know they perjur themselves, I have the evidence and i will be finding a perjury lawyer. I am upstanding business guy w...ith several properties and owner of a coffeeshop. When did lawyers become such scumbags?

Posted by Michael | June 13, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Pleasant and Helpful

I represent a homeless shelter in New Hampshire and called Lance out of the blue seeking guidance for a client facing eviction. Lance was extremely pleasant, kind, and informative. If I could give him six stars, I would.

Lance Chavin

Replied last June 17, 2024

Thank you for the great review!

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly recommend! 100 stars

So so grateful my best friend recommended Attorney Chavin to me. Haven’t needed to hire at this point, because we aren’t there yet. But definitely will if we have to. We’ve only consulted thus far, but his Bio is 100% true. His number one concern is my well-being which not only makes him a great at...torney in general but a special one as he cares about how you feel. It’s especially helpful for someone dealing with a lot of trauma from the situation. (landlord tenant dispute). I feel extremely safe being advised by him, a lot of lawyers do not care about you as a human, when every client needs that! Because nobody is talking to a lawyer without something bad happening to them and they’re hurting. He is refreshing, witty, knowledgeable & validating while still being realistic with your best interests. Thank you so much for your continued support on the matter Lance, and for making me feel safe in your hands.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommendation ESQ

Aggressive, compassionate, savvy and excellent knowledge of the law. Lance will take your case and win.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This is a big clown

I wouldn't recommend Lance to no one represent me very very poorly in Court didn't Defended me at all stuttered as if he was gasping for breath are he didn't know what he was doing. But don't get me wrong he is very educated on know the law but probably pick and choose who he is really going to fight... for. I don't think I was one of these person this man literally didn't represent me in court at all. Just a blank look at the other party on the judge until my case was dismissed not one word.

Lance Chavin

Replied last February 22, 2022

Wow. Dear client, its been a while since ive been to court without saying one word. But silence sometimes is golden and apparently i did prevail on your behalf, so I'm assuming i did something right.

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Lance Chavin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Morris

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Sachs

General practice lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lance. He is a consummate professional who works hard for his clients."

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Kevin O'Leary

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Bocchio

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alison Silber

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Breen

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Chavin is pleasant to work with on contentious matters."

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Rhonda Bachrach

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Chavin was a consummate professional during the entire case we worked on. Although my opposing counsel, he was professional and respectful, aiming to resolve the matter best for his client while maintaining integrity."

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Sarah Ornelas

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Chavin was very hard working and dedicated to the representation of his client in the matter that I had with him."

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Thomas Jaffarian

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very response to the needs of the case."

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David Silva

General practice lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Helena Friedman

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cherie McKenna

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Szklasz

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lance is insightful but realistic. I endorse Lance."

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Susan Sachs

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2024

updated on 06/18/2024

Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Lance S. Chavin

2012 - 2013

General Counsel, Town of Savoy

2011 - 2013

Special Town Counsel, Town of Adams

Associations

2010 - Present

Berkshire Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Senior Partners for Justice-Volunteer Lawyers Project

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Sara Carpenter, Trustee of Acquisition Trust vs. Shalene Mitchell

Plaintiff's SP Action Dismissed without Prejudice. Defendant prevailed on her counterclaims for $14,525.00 (Not including attorney fees).

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Education

2008

Western New England College School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

Southern Worcester County Landlord Association-Monthly Meeting

General Landlord-Tenant Matters

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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