Venessa Masterson
About Venessa
Biography
I work very hard to diligently represent each client on every case I take on. As such, I make it a goal to always provide quality and aggressive representation for each and everyone of my clients. And because my client’s best interest is my #1 priority, I will not take your case, unless I am confident that I can provide you with the highest quality of service you deserve.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Law Offices of Venessa Masterson & Associates
385 Gorham Street, Suite 1, Lowell, MA, 01852
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Venessa Masterson's Reviews
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Posted by Tim | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend Venessa Masterson and her Team
My wife and I are grateful for Attorney Venessa Masterson. Venessa assisted us with the Fiancé Visa application, Green Card application and interview. Venessa and her team are professional, organized, experienced and hard working. We couldn't of asked for a better immigration attorney. We truly ap...
Venessa Masterson
Replied last February 13, 2025Thank you, Tim, for your kind words and continued trust. It was a pleasure representing you and your wife each time, and I'm so thankful for the successful outcomes in all your cases!
Posted by Leonardo | December 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely the best lawyer!
Me and my wife cannot say enough about Attorney Vanessa. Ever since she was referred to us, she has been instrumental in assisting us with all our legal needs from first my wife’s immigration to coming to the US through the K1 process to filing her green card to closing on our home with attorney Mast...
Posted by Ajay B | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney in the area!!
Stop your search now! You've come across the best divorce and immigration attorney ever! I called the office nearly in tears, full of stress and anxiety. Attorney Masterson lighten up my spirit by her warm personality and by educating me on the pros and cons. She thoroughly went over the process and ...
Posted by Julius | December 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Our Closing Attorney
Attorney Venessa was very knowledgeable and a good communicator, from the start till the end of our house buying journey (closing). When we got to Attorney Venessa’s office, she made us feel comfortable and while signing all the closing documents, she paused several times to explained to us the impor...
Posted by Michael | November 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Venessa got the job done!!
Although the process took time to have my kids become American citizens, Venessa and her team calmed me down and came through with flying colors in the end. I appreciated all her hard work and dedication to having this come to fruition. I would 100% deal with her office again if I ever needed to.
Venessa Masterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Attorney Vanessa Masterson is an excellent attorney. I have known her for some time now and know her as ethical, thorough, considerate and her work as a bankruptcy attorney is impeccable. She goes above and beyond. I endorse this lawyer with Five Stars!"
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best Real Estate Attorneys -Massachusetts, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Excellence in Real Estate Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
10 Best Real Estate Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys -Massachusetts, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Top 40 Litigation Lawyer under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top Contributor 2015, AVVO
2015
National Top 100 Lawyer, The National Black Lawyers Top 100
2015
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Client Choice award, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2013
Client choice award, AVVO
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Distinguished Excellence Award, Metlife
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner and Founder, Law offices of Venessa Masterson & Associates
2005 - 2006
Software Engineer, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
2000 - 2002
Technical Support Engineer, Information Resources, Inc
2000 - 2001
Software Engineer, MangoSoft, Inc
Associations
2014 - Present
Business Networking InternationalMember
2012 - Present
U. S. District Court of MassachusettsAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
U.S Appeals CourtAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2006 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Greater Lowell Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Merrimack Valley Conveyancers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
Member
2006 - 2010
Real Estate Bar Association for MassachusettsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissed
Dismissed
Pre-trial probation
6 months Probation
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Immigration Overview on Adjustment of Status
2019
Immigration Proceedings Involving Asylum Seeks and Refugees
2019
Immigration Removal Proceedings
2011
Empowering & Motivating Our Young People
2008
Consequences Of Divorce On Children
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
After signing a contract & a 50% down payment to a contractor, HOA disallowed a patio roof to be build. Can we get money back?
30 Apr 2014
How do I respond to a Summons letter stating that I'm being sued for a credit card debt?
27 Apr 2014
Form I-90 Question 5a and 5a1
25 Apr 2014