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
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Venessa Masterson & Associates
385 Gorham Street, Suite 1, Lowell, MA, 01852
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Venessa Masterson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
103 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 40 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Cedric D. | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Simply the best!
Well I have been using attorney Masterson for all my legal consultation for years now down to common legal advice. She handled my immigration cases perfectly and recently helped with obtaining my American citizenship. She has also helped with a personal lawsuit against a previous landlord which we wo...
Posted by Jason | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Venessa Masterson Review August 1, 2016
Attorney Masterson provided outstanding service while representing me in a contested divorce. The case was complex and was brought to her office at a very late stage. Despite these challenges and an already full caseload, she successfully minimized my losses and did so in an honest and professional m...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential
A Home for my Family
In 2013, i thought about buying a home for the very first time in my life. I was scared since I new nothing about the real estate market or how things worked. I was stuck with fear as my agent. I needed guidance and i needed it quickly. I got a realtor who helped me in finding a home of my choice. ...
Posted by Mark | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Second to None!
Venessa Masterson is an excellent attorney. Venessa handled a civil matter for me, and she did an outstanding job. Venessa is knowledgeable, conscientious, and she fights for her client's rights. Venessa always made herself available to answer any of my questions. In addition to being a great lawyer,...
Posted by Robert | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Legal Counsel
My wife and I were very satisfied with the counsel and support given to us by Attorney Masterson through my wife's successful case of Status Adjustment. Attorney Masterson's expertise in Immigration Law was quite evident through our various meetings. My wife and I felt confident and well prepared goi...
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