Venessa Masterson

Venessa Masterson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer at Lowell, MA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Immigration, Personal Injury ... +2 more

385 Gorham Street, Suite 1, Lowell, MA

About Venessa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 45%

20 years

45%
Immigration 30%

20 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Active

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

5.0 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 40 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Sid | July 07, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

I was very amazed with Attorney Vanessa Masterson. She is very professional and attentive. The first time I met with her, she made me feel very comfortable. I felt like she really was very concerned about our case. She explained the whole process of Naturalization. She was very helpful to us througho...ut our whole process. She would always answer my calls, return my emails and answer all my questions. We are very happy and grateful for her hard work and outcome of our case. Attorney Vanessa Masterson is a real expert on immigration laws and procedures, with vast experience. She proved to us her deep knowledge and outstanding professionalism. I would highly recommend her to anybody that wants to explore and maximize the possibilities of a successful outcome in any immigration related case.

Posted by Manpreet | August 17, 2014 | Immigration

The Best of Best Lawyer

Venessa Masterson Is very nice Lawyer, The way of advice The way of study the case is very excellent. She is a really nice women, I Thanks to her for taking my immigration case. Best of luck always.

Posted by NSUMEI | April 21, 2014 | Real Estate

Research Scientist

Vanessa Masterson has handled a number of cases for me and my church. These include two real estate related cases and one auto related case. She is always available, she answers her phone and responds to your needs without delay. She also provides legal advice even when she is not paid. She is a wond...erful attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2014 | Child Custody

review

Vanessa handled my child custody ,visitations and restrain order cases and most of the cases in fact all cases were more than successful .She is aggressive ,smart and reliable ,very understanding ,professional and thorough .

Posted by Carol | June 11, 2013 | Real Estate

Realtor

She is very knowledgeable and eager to resolve issues that will allow her to deliver a smooth closing. In addition she responds immediately to all emails and phone calls. Her knowledge of real estate is very broad and in dept as she has successfully closed some intense closings on my behalf.

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Venessa Masterson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Ginger Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Mark Clay

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Masterson. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."

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Jonathan Lacour

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathaniel Wojan

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Other

"Highly recommended. Knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Fleming Allen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Real estate lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Harris

General practice lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Vanessa. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Sean Cleary

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Gary Brod

Real estate lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse Attorney Masterson. Her legal knowledge and concern for those in need of legal services are exemplary."

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Jonathan Millet

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Masterson's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers she has posted on bankruptcy law, she takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Redmond

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Masterson. As a fellow lawyer Attorney Masterson is highly knowledgeable and highly respected in the community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Venessa Masterson is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very, very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Jeffrey Runge

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Masterson is a highly experienced and well respected practitioner in the legal community."

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Michael Palumbo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Real estate lawyer

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Ginger Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

Jonathan Pierre Lacour headshot
Jonathan Lacour

Business lawyer

Nathaniel J. Wojan headshot
Nathaniel Wojan

Criminal defense lawyer

Judd S Nemiro headshot
Judd Nemiro

Divorce and separation lawyer

Dana S. Fleming Allen headshot
Dana Fleming Allen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Unknown lawyer

Donald F. Harris headshot
Donald Harris

General practice lawyer

Dmitriy Shakhnevich headshot
Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer

Simon Kabzan headshot
Simon Kabzan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Geller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Randal Moore

Business lawyer

Gary Roger Brod headshot
Gary Brod

Personal injury lawyer

Jonathan A Millet headshot
Jonathan Millet

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Lauren Craig Redmond headshot
Lauren Redmond

Criminal defense lawyer

Ligia M Melendez Parmenter headshot
Ligia Parmenter

Personal injury lawyer

Michael J Palumbo headshot
Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Runge

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 International

Member

2012 - Present

U. S. District Court of Massachusetts

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

U.S Appeals Court

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Greater Lowell Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Merrimack Valley Conveyancers Association

Member

2005 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2010

Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Deolivera

Dismissed

Commonowealth v. Awanjonko

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Mugabeki

Pre-trial probation

Commonowealth v. PanQ

6 months Probation

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Education

2005

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

University of Massachusetts

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Immigration Work shop Session for New Arrivals

Immigration Overview on Adjustment of Status

2019

Immigration Work shop Session For New Arrivals

Immigration Proceedings Involving Asylum Seeks and Refugees

2019

Immigration Work Session

Immigration Removal Proceedings

2011

Community Based and Youth Programs

Empowering & Motivating Our Young People

2008

Women Empowering Women

Consequences Of Divorce On Children

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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