Elizabeth Guerrero

Elizabeth Guerrero

4.9
Rating: 4.4

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Fitchburg, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Unknown

22 Matthew Street., Fitchburg, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Elizabeth

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 39%

Provide qualifying clients with a financial fresh start through liquidation bankruptcy

19 years

39%
Family 39%

Represent clients in divorce actions; modifications of child support, visitation, or custody; and contempt.

19 years

39%
Estate Planning 20%

Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxys. Administer estates through the probate process. Assist families in establishing guardianships and special needs trusts. Advise clients in elder law and medicaid planning.

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Law Office of Elizabeth Guerrero

22 Matthew Street., Fitchburg, MA, 01420

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Elizabeth Guerrero's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Keri | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Representation at it's finest

Elizabeth did a phenomenal job representing me for my recent Chapter 7 filing from start to finish. She made everything easy to understand and was very responsive to any questions or concerns I had. My filing was quick and incident free thanks to her excellent knowledge in the subject and I'd highly ...recommend her services to anyone.

Posted by Edward C | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Life Saver

I will be forever grateful that I hired Mrs. Guerrero. I was trying to first find and then file for custody of a child born out of Wedlock. My lawyer first advised me to file for my parental rights. It was then determined that I should be the custodial parent. I am very happy as I was granted custody... of my child. This is something other Lawyers advised against because I am a single male. Mrs. Guerrero got that done for me and I will be forever greatful.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody review

I hired Elizabeth to help me get custody of my daughter. She educated me thoroughly of and through the process, with a fair price and the utmost professionalism. Not an easy task for a father to get custody in Massachusetts but Elizabeth knew exactly what to do and how to do it.

Posted by Fred | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I hired Elizabeth to handle my divorce. She was very professional and sympathetic to my needs in such a trying time. She handled everything from start to finish. Because of her knowledge I recommended her to two of my friends and she handle their issues for them. I would definitely hire and recommend... her to anyone.

Posted by Peter | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Attorney Guerrero handled my child visitation issues for me in a very professional manner with the outome I desired. Very happy with her representation.

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Experience

Rating:  4.4 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in MA, 2015

updated on 11/05/2015

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2005 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Gelinas and Ward, LLP

2004 - 2005

Associate, Bonville & Howard

Associations

2017 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers Service

Volunteer Attorney

2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Massachusetts Women's Bar Association

Member

Northern Worcester County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2005

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Modification Trial

Custody, parenting schedule, and child support were changed by the court to favor father.

Custody Modification Trial

After trial, court maintained status quo of custody as ordered in divorce.

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Education

2004

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Memphis

MA

1991

Cameron University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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