Attorney Goldstein is one of the founding partners of Goldstein and Clegg, LLC. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the Federal Bar for the District of Massachusetts. He also is a partner with the Phillips Law Offices, LLC with licensed attorneys in Rhode Island and Maryland. Attorney Goldstein is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law. He also holds a Bachelors of Art in Finance and Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
Attorney Goldstein concentrates his practice as a consumer debt attorney helping homeowners, small business owners and individuals manage thier debt through negotiation of the bankrutpcy code and credit workouts.
Practice areas
16 years, 150 cases
Representing clients in wrongful terminations and for discriminatory conduct at work in addition to sexual harassment.
16 years
Car accidents happen every day, and when they do, you need a lawyer who will fight for your rights
11 years
Languages spoken
English
Phillips Law Offices, LLC
161 South Main Street
Building 2, Suite #2
Middleton, MA, 01949
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2006 | 02/22/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Published article I wrote | Southern New England Law Journal | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Phillips Law Offices, LLC | 2010 - Present |
Bankruptcy Attorney | Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg, LLC | 2006 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | member | 2005 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Western New England Law Journal | The Changing practice of Bankrutpcy | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Massachusetts School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
University of Massachusetts | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MBA lunchin | Use of meta data in Litigation | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Strip Junior Mortgage | Court allowed the Motion and ordered the second mortgage discharged at the end of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case |
Motion for violation of the Automatic Stay | settled with funds to Debtor |
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Stephen DiGregorio, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 15, 2012
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Attorney Goldstein is a highly regarded professional in the area of bankruptcy law. Bankruptcy is a complex area of law that requires a specialist. I do not hesitate to recommend his services to individuals with debt problems.
John Hilla, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 20, 2012
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Michael Goldstein and I share membership in multiple online professional organizations and are both contributors to bankruptcyblog.org. Michael is a capable, knowledgeable professional who Massachussetts-area residents can truly rely on to represent them fully. Recommended!
Deirdre Clegg, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer as a great litigator in employment related matters.
Thomas Mason, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a top notch bankruptcy attorney and an excellent colleague.
Leonard Boyer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldstein is a very effective and passionate advocate for his clients.
Ginger Kelly, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
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Attorney Goldstein is a highly compassionate attorney and well respected in his community. I endorse this lawyer.
David Newton, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Finnerty, Car accident Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldstein is well regarded in the legal community and is a top notch personal injury lawyer.
Inna Rifman, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kelly Brown, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Fortgang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 8, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Goldstein. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of this field of law and is well thought of in the legal community.
Bryce Fetter, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tuella Sykes, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldstein is an excellent resource for the legal community. His knowledge has provided great responses to the public who are seeking assistance in the AVVO community as well as his to his clients seeking him out professionally.
Jason Stone, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 31, 2013
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Michael takes his practice and his business seriously. He does excellent work for his clients and always puts their interests first. I would refer any bankruptcy clients to him.
Charles Franklin, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
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Mr. Goldstein is a great lawyer. He is a leader in the field of bankruptcy. He always represents his clients best interests!
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lazarus, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 15, 2012
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Michael A. Goldstein is an attorney any client should be proud to have as their counsel. Not only is Michael hard working, with attention to detail, but he also has a library of legal knowledge. Mr. Goldstein’s dedication to pro bono work, as shown here on Avvo shines light on the value of the legal community itself. I truly endorse Michael Goldstein.
Kathryn Gilbert, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 22, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a knowledgeable and competent professional dedicated to the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend him.
John Hilla, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 20, 2012
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Michael Goldstein and I share membership in multiple online professional organizations and are both contributors to bankruptcyblog.org. Michael is a capable, knowledgeable professional who Massachussetts-area residents can truly rely on to represent them fully. Recommended!
Robert Kovacs, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 19, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Golstein has a good reputation in the community.
MariElizabeth McKeon, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 17, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is very bright, trustworthy and knowledgeable about both court's demands and the needs of his clients in this very sensitive area. His client relations are great. He frequently seems to have clients refer friends and family to him. An ethical lawyer.
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