$ 225-225 per hour
Michael D. Gorman
About Michael
Biography
Hello. Thank you for visiting my AVVO page. My office provides representation in the areas of residential real estate (buyer, seller and bank representation), Elder law, estate planning, bankruptcy and personal injury. I am a 1995 graduate of Assumption College, 2000 Graduate of Western New England College School of Law, and I will be receiving my LLM (Masters in Law) in Estate Planning and Elder Law through Western New England in the Spring of 2010. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
25%
25 years | 200 cases
Estate Planning
25%
25 years | 350 cases
Real Estate
25%
25 years | 2,500 cases
Probate
15%
25 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Law Offices of Michael D. Gorman, LLC
160 Doyle Road, Holden, MA, 01520
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Michael D. Gorman's Reviews
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Posted by Paula | January 13, 2011
I highly recommend Micheal Gorman
Michael was extremelly helpful with my situation and addressed all my needs. He was professional, fast and extremely fair with expense. I look forward to continued business with him in the future and recommend him to everyone.
Posted by Lou | December 29, 2009 | Real Estate
Lakefront Home Closing
I used Michael Gorman for the closing on my lakefront cottage. There were several issues that I was not aware of and Michael pointed them out and got them resolved. He worked closely with the sellers attorneys, the conservation commission and the realtors to resolve all issues. This was my third h...
Posted by Gregg | December 18, 2009 | Real Estate
Michael Gorman review
Mike recently did closing on the sale of my house and the purchase of my new house and was outstanding. One of these closings was far from average and Mike caught every "attempt" by the seller to be less than gracious. Would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2009 | Wills & Living Wills
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Zerwas
We worked with Mike on our will/living will and all necessary documents required for our children's care as young parents etc... Mike was very knowledagble and complete , professional and fair. We referred friends to him of which two couples have also used MIke for similar services. We are now work...
Posted by John | December 15, 2009 | Residential
Great for when buying a house
This was the first time I had bought a home and Mike and his staff were one of the few pleasures in this experience. Mike and his stuff were very responsive to all my questions and all of my needs.
Michael D. Gorman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is a talented and professional attorney. He demonstrates a high level of dedication to his clients and is extremely knowledgeable in his practice areas. It is always a pleasure to work with Mike."
"Top flight client focused attorney with an exceptional breadth of knowledge. I highly recommend Attorney Gorman."
"Attorney Gorman is an exceptional attorney. I have handled many matters with him, and in my experiences with him, he always provides excellent representation for his clients. He's thorough and easy to deal with, even in the most hectic of circumstances."
"I've enjoyed working with Attorney Gorman on residential real estate matters, and have referred clients in estate planning. He's always been cooperative, responsive, and attentive to details. He is jovial and enjoyable to interact with. I would happily do another deal with him, and continue to refer clients for estate and medicaide planning to him."
"Mr. Gorman is a brilliant legal mind who has extreme attention to detail."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Attorney, Holden Landmark
2001
Distinguished Alumni Award, Clinton High School
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Michael D. Gorman, LLC
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph Nealon
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Law Offices of William A. Snider
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Ellis Law Offices
Associations
2015 - Present
Board of Bar OverseersHearing Officer
2011 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MassachusettsMentor-Elder Law
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter)Member
2007 - Present
MCLESponsor member
2007 - Present
BNI-TriboroMember
2005 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2013
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1998 - 2001
Clinton School CommitteeElected Official
Sample of Legal Cases
Private Client-Mass Health Application
Win.
Education
2014
Western New England College, School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Western New England College, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Assumption College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Wachusett Night School
Instuctor-Estate Planning and Elder Law
2014
Bay Path Adult Education
Instructor-Estate Planning and Elder Law
2013
Bay Path Adult Education
Instructor-Estate Planning and Elder Law
2012
Bay Path Adult Education
Instructor-Estate Planning and Elder Law
2011
Legal Planning for Elders
Elder Planning
2011
First Time Homebuyers Seminar
Real Estate
2011
Estate Planning and Elder Law Course
Estate Planning and Elder Law
2010
Clinton Senior Center Presentation
Advance Directive and Planning
2010
Bay Path Adult Education
Instructor-Estate Planning and Elder Law
2001
Distinguished Alumni-Clinton High School
My path from Clinton High School to practicing law.
Publications
2008
RealWorcester.Com
Blog Post
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a Life Estate subject to a gift tax?
31 Jan 2011
Q&A
Stay at home mom purchasing home with husband.hes qualified for FHA loan.im not on loan want to be on deed.
27 Jun 2010
Q&A
"As is" clause in real estate P&S.
27 Apr 2010