L Jed Berliner

L Jed Berliner

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 47 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Springfield;, MA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

1441 Main St, Ste 601, Springfield;, MA

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Bankruptcy and Debt 100%

All aspects of bankruptcy and debt practice (unfair collection, student loan, and foreclosure defense) law. Pre-planning bankruptcy to avoid litigation with trustees and creditors and the litigation itself if unavoidable.

49 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 140-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 47 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1978

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Berliner Law Firm

1441 Main St, Ste 601, Springfield;, MA, 01103-1450

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Posted by Buzz | November 17, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A Very Grateful Couple

My wife and I tried so many ways to avoid bankruptcy including a credit counseling service. No longer able to work (I've been disabled with pancreatic cancer for the past nearly 5 years) our financial dilemma had us in a tail spin. When we finally so Jed's ad in a local paper and called him we wer...e on our way to a better life. During our first meeting he assured us we were doing the right thing and he and his assistant, Trina, treated us with respect, dignity and compassion. Unable to pay his fee in it's entirety we opted for a monthly plan. We began our journey with bankruptcy in March. Jed and his team began working for us right away and almost immediately those dreaded creditor phone calls stopped. Trina called us when she needed us to research info that she needed and was always there to promptly answer any questions we had. Our meeting with the court took place in early Sept. about a month after Jed filed on our behalf. He was with us at this meeting and we were absolved of our debts. We received our final papers in early November. Jed and his team were life savers to us. We feel like a great weight has been lifted from our shoulders. Their approach to us never waivered during the course of the journey. We were always treated with that same dignity, compassion and respect that we felt during that first meeting. When you are going through a stressful time like this it's comforting to know their are people who don't just treat you like a number. We would highly recommend Berliner Law to anyone who not only, unfortunately, needs to file bankruptcy but also peace of mind...........

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney L. Jed Berliner is an attorney with an incredible wealth of experience and is a very effective attorney for his clients."

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Craig Andresen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jed's knowledge of bankruptcy law is impressive -- and I have been privileged to have received his help in the past on bankruptcy matters for my own clients. I endorse Jed because he is friendly, hard working, smart, and personable. I would refer my friends or family to Jed."

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Chip Parker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jed is known nationally as one of the smartest consumer bankruptcy lawyers in the country. He has provided me, and many other lawyers, with his reasoned opinion and advice on complex consumer bankruptcy matters."

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Ginger Kelly

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Berliner is one of the most respected Bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts. I trust his judgement. I appreciate his active participation in Bar events, his talks and training discussions. For many years Attorney Berliner has actively worked hard to protect his client's rights, under the law. For these reasons and more, I endorse Attorney Berliner."

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Richard Blumenthal

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jed KNOWS the law and keeps abreast of it as it evolves. He quickly learns the relevant facts. He is a very strong advocate for his clients."

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Richard Ravosa

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jed Berliner is one of the most well respected Bankruptcy Attorneys whose knowledge of Bankruptcy is encyclopedic such that other Bankruptcy Attorneys like myself seek his wise counsel, experience and advice relative to some of the more complicated matters in Bankruptcy. Jed is easy to talk to, friendly and down to earth. Jed takes the time to explain the process to his clients in a way that is easy to understand and answers questions in such a way that his caring and compassion shines through. Clients who retain Jed are lucky to have an advocate who is dedicated to providing outstanding service to his clients, fellow counsel and the Court."

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Mikal Weiss

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Kovacs

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Berliner is well known as a bankruptcy law expert and other attorneys turn to Mr. Berliner for his expertise and advise."

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Walter Oney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jed is one of the lawyers with whom I regularly consult on intricate or unsettled areas of bankruptcy law. His knowledge is encyclopedic, and I know from looking at several of his cases how much he cares about his clients' problems and how hard he works to achieve their goals -- even when those goals sometimes cause him to be unpopular with judges and creditors' counsel."

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Eugene Melchionne

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Friend

"Jed is an inspiration for both his knowledge and tenacity in client representation in bankruptcy matters. He is not afraid to call it as it is or question authority. He will be your champion in court and your defender against creditors. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my closest friend or relative."

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Theodore Koban

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jed and I are both members of the National Assoc. of Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys. Although we practice at different ends of our state we communicate regularly about interpretations of the bankruptcy law and how to use it to best help our clients. Even though I have been in practice for over 30 years I can honestly say a day doesn't go by that I do not learn something new or a new twist to an old problem from my contacts with Jed. I consider him a valued collegue. He is an extraordinarily knowledgable fellow who will go to hell and back to help his clients. Five stars!"

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John Vos

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a strong contributor on the National Assn of Bankruptcy Attorneys listsshowing hus depth of knowledge, skilled judgment, and willingness to share with his community. 10.0 on the scale."

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Kent Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jed is a seasoned professional. His knowledge of bankruptcy is encyclopedic and his commitment to the field is extensive. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and has consistently contributed to the improvement of bankruptcy laws and relief for consumers. I can think of no Massachusetts lawyer I would rather refer a client to."

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Jay Fleischman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been a friend and colleague of Jed's since 1999, working with him in a variety of venues. Jed is, simply, one of the nicest, most caring, understanding and thoughtful human beings I have ever met. Those qualities translate into his legal practice, enabling him to take a thoughtful and educated approach to solving the problems presented by his clients each day. This is the lawyer I'd send my family members to if they were in Springfield, MA and needed a bankruptcy lawyer."

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Chip Parker

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Ginger Kelly

Consumer protection lawyer

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Richard Blumenthal

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John-Paul LaPre

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Richard Ravosa

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Wilson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mikal Weiss

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Andrew Miofsky

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Walter Oney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eugene Melchionne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Theodore Koban

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John Vos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kent Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jay Fleischman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Richard Isacoff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Certificate of Appreciation, Massachusetts Bar Association

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner, Berliner Law Firm

1985 - 1988

Head of Trial Practice Division, Kamberg, Berman

1982 - 1984

Associate Attorney, Silverman and Kudisch

1977 - 1982

Staff Attorney, Upper Peninsula Legal Services

Associations

2007 - Present

Bankruptcy Law Network

Founding Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

Associate Member

1996 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1982 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2001 - 2002

Hampden County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Puffer (Puffer #2)

Bankruptcy court reversed; lawyer should have his fee.

In re Puffer (Puffer # 1)

Circuit level appeal successful; No outright prohibition of fee-only Chapter 13 filings where debtor does not have all Chapter 7 fees upfront before filing.

Giza v. Deutsche Bank, et al

Ch 13 debtor may have mortgage removed if insufficient notices given, lender's motion to Dismiss DENIED.

MBNA v. Steele, Bankr D MA 2003 (02-4137)

Settled

Silva v. Harmon, D MA 2003 (CA 01-30140-MAP)

Class action settlement

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Education

2012

Bankruptcy Boot Camp

Certificate

2012

Fair Debt Collection Practices Boot Camp

Completed

1977

University of Kansas School of Law

Juris Doctor

1972

Cornell University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Webinar

Attorney Fees in Chapter 7 & Chapter 13

2013

Members-Only Workshop

Attorney Fees in Chapter 7 & Chapter 13

2013

Members-Only Workshop

Due Diligence Information Searches

2010

Spring State Chapter Meeting

Trustee Meetings and Unsettled Issues of the New Law

2010

Fall State Chapter Meeting

Means Test Concerns

2010

Fall 2010 Meeting

Case Law Updates

2004

Annual Conference

Consumer Bankruptcy Law Office Management

1987

New Local Rules of the federal District Court Subset: The First Ten Rules

1980

Organizational Conference Overview of Supplemental Security Income

Publications

2007

2005

Letters For Bankruptcy Lawyers: Essential Communications contributor

1980

Clearinghouse Law Review Supplementary Security Income, A Practical Overview

Languages

English

Activity

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