Lisa Gay Kent

Lisa Gay Kent

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Greenfield, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Mediation, Estate Planning

117 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Greenfield, MA

About Lisa

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Esser Kent P.C.

117 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Greenfield, MA, 01302

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Lisa Gay Kent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When you need a lawyer she’s the one

I wish I can give more stars than five. This woman is absolutely amazing at what she does. She was able to be quite understanding and was able to settle a situation that I didn’t think was gonna be able to be settled. A can appreciate the different ways she approaches things with an open mind. If any...one needs to have a lawyer she’s the one to go to.

Posted by Brad | February 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent Consultation

Lisa took 15 minutes of her time at no cost to explain my situation very thoroughly. She brought up several points that are of importance to my case. Very friendly. I highly recommend contacting her.

Posted by Christine | September 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very poor

Lisa Kent , esquire., took full advantage of myself and my family, desperate to save my children, knowing I was indigent, but knowing my parents

Posted by Sandy | May 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and Thorough

Ms. Kent spent a good deal of time meeting with me to go over my case. She pointed out alternative ways of dealing with my issue and was friendly, compassionate and through. I felt well taken care of and was very pleased with the outcome. I especially appreciated it when Ms. Kent followed-up and con...tacted me after a few weeks later, to make sure I was pleased with the final outcome.

Posted by Joe | April 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and warm

We initially scheduled a consult with Lisa to discuss our case regarding family law. Lisa is down to earth with a warm personality, and took the time to listen and understand the situation. I subsequently hired Lisa to represent me in trial, and she was fantastic. She was accommodating for rehears...al times, and was efficiently able to extract the pertinent facts in the mountain of information we had available. I observed firsthand how Lisa was able to effectively use her knowledge of family law paired with her ability to think on her feet to present a solid and thorough case. Lisa was a great fit for us, and we strongly recommend her.

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Lisa Gay Kent's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristi Bodin

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Lisa as opposing counsel and as a valuable advisor on cases outside my regular areas. She's a smart lawyer, and a strong and passionate advocate for her clients."

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Kristi Bodin

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Shareholder, Esser Kent Family Law

2011 - 2015

Associate, Law Office of Diane H. Esser

2008 - 2011

Litigation Associate, Lesser, Newman & Nasser

2003 - 2008

Staff Attorney, University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Legal Services

Associations

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Council

Member

2014 - Present

Franklin County Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

2014 - Present

Volunteer Pro Bono

Attorney

Education

1992

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Douglass College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Douglass College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Franklin County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

"Evolving Concepts in Child Custody Law"

Publications

Languages

Japanese

English

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