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Stephen A. Lagana

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lawrence, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

145 Essex St, Lawrence, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

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Law Office of Stephen A Lagana

145 Essex St, Lawrence, MA, 01840-1605

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Stephen A. Lagana's Reviews

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2.1 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Incompetent Law Firm

I don't even know where to begin with this "piece of work" who is Jorge Moura the most incompetent attorney I have ever experienced! I will start out by saying that I trusted this guy because I called Lagana & Associates in Lawrence Ma. and they put Moura on the phone. I will start out by saying, th...is guy got me good! In fact, so good, I thought I was on "Candid Camera!" Absolutely worst communication I have ever experienced with any attorney which ultimately cost me a lot of money in travel expenses because of what he advised me to do! Then, weeks went by of ignored emails and phone messages, while the clock was ticking with a sensitive matter concerning my Mom and elder services. Finally after calling the Lagana & Associates office (this is the only number I have for him), I informed them that I need him to call me TODAY. It was less than 20 minutes after that call that I finally received an email from him saying that he has decided not to represent me. I was like, "are you kidding me, am I being punked?" This was especially concerning to me because right after he got my permission to represent me, he used that to gather private information from an ongoing investigation, and THEN ignored me for 2 weeks! Anyway, needless to say, my complaints will not stop here. I am 56 years old and have used many lawyers throughout my life and have not always been happy with their services but let me tell you, "this guy takes the cake!!!" I am completely baffled that he is even a real attorney!

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Teacher

“I’ve never needed a lawyer before but Mr. Lagana was helpful for the most part.”

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2014

seller of dreams

If you are ever recommended to Mr. Lagana run fast. He will sell you dreams and promises that he can not make come true. He is very rude and unprofessional in ever manner. He took our money and didn't defend my husband at all. Well we fired him for lack of communication and failure to file paperwork.... He is a snake and we got bit.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2014

HORRIBLE!!!!!

A family member hired Mr. Lagana for an immigration issue. He was rude and didnt do the work or file papers he said he would. In court did not stand up to defend the client, just sat back and watched. He would not communicate with my friend and when he did he was so rude to her. I dont think he knows... what he is doing. I would not recommend him to anybody. Please if you need a lawyer go somewhere else.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2013

A ball of incompetent worker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first hired this lawyer thinking he knew his work when it came to immigration, but it became apparent over the course of several months that he was incompeted in every aspect of this field. He was charging monies for applications when there was no money required to file for certain applications .... And then he becomes loud and indignant with you if you don't pay on time or if your wanting another week to pay him the money when he wants it, along the way he brings in his goon (old spanish woman that works there) that thinks she knows the law when she doesn't. She is a pathetic beligerent worker that knows nothing about nothing like her boss!!!!!! Please stay as far away as possible and save yourself precious time and large amounts of money.

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2010

updated on 11/05/2015

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Southern New England School of Law

J.D.

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Merrimack College

B.S.B.A.

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