$ 195-250 per hour
Michael J. Szklasz
About Michael
Biography
I am an attorney who is concerned that service in the legal industry is almost gone. To help bring service back, one client at a time, I am not only willing to do housecalls, I ENCOURAGE THEM! My office does not bill for every minute that may be considered billable to keep my client's legal bills down to a more affordable level. I am willing to make retainer payment arrangement and am very flexible. Does this mean that I get taken advantage of by some clients? Absolutely. However, I did not become an attorney to become rich. My decision was more about enjoying what I do and helping others.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael J. Szklasz
28 Franklin Street, Dalton, MA, 01226
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
Very helpful!
I hired Attorney Michael J. Szklasz to help me with a legal issue I was having with my landlord. Not only was he very knowledgable about the law, he helped me to understand it! He actually educated my landlord's attorney. He got me results well above what I expected.
Michael Szklasz
Replied last March 11, 2014Thank you- it is a special experience for me and my office to successfully help clients. Thank you also for the opportunity to assist you.
Michael J. Szklasz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michael J. Szklasz as a peer and colleague"
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Szklasz is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about car accidents matters."
"Michael J. Szklasz is a great lawyer with excellent judgment and legal ability. He is a well-respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Mr. Szklasz is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael always takes the time to provide detailed and excellent answers to actually address the questions that clients post."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have read Attorney Szklasz answers to Massachuseetts questions asked in the Avvo website and have found his responses to be thoughtful and accurate as to the law."
"Attorney Szklasz provides insightful answers and helpful responses to the readers here at Avvo. I can see from his responses that he is very educated in his field and that he provides practical advice to a potential client. I endorse Attorney Szklasz in the family law, divorce, child support fields of law."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Szklasz is highly regarded by his colleagues and is a top-notch personal injury lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor- Family Law, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor- Personal Injury, AVVO
2014
Best of the Berkshires, Berkshire Eagle Newspaper
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael J. Szklasz
2014 - 2017
Selectman, Town of Dalton
2013 - 2015
Planning Board Member, Town of Dalton
2012 - 2013
Mock Trial Coach, Wahconah Regional High School
2012 - 2015
Finance Committee Member, Town of Dalton
Associations
2017 - Present
Berkshire Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Hampden County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Alpha ChiMember
1998 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of **** ********
The guardianshp was vacated and custody went to the mother.
Client v McDonnough
My Client won
Education
2008
Western New England University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
BA - Bachelor of Arts- Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
Mass Appeal
Legal issues on television
Publications
2012
Abicus
The Massachusetts Landlord Guide with Forms
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you friend/follow an attorney on social media you worked with on a previous case that is over?
02 Jan 2024
Q&A
Will the auto insurance of the counter party cover for my losses if the police report cites them in an accident?
04 Nov 2023
Q&A
Joint custody
07 Jul 2023