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Michael A. Goldstein
About Michael
Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
20 years | 150 cases
Employment and Labor
35%
20 years
Personal Injury
15%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Phillips Law Offices, LLC
161 South Main Street, Building 2, Suite #2, Middleton, MA, 01949
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Posted by kaffmandu llc | September 29, 2014 | Business
Best business lawyer. ..great experience
Very experienced and smart lawyer. Mr. Goldstein made my business purchasing process very easy and smooth. I always seek his legal advice for business.
Posted by Andy | September 17, 2012 | Business
Mike Goldstein is the best......!
Mike Goldstein has helped me and my wife get through some very difficult periods. He has always been thoroughly professional and incredibly sensitive to our concerns. He is more prepared and polished than any attorney I've ever dealt with, and he always makes sure that things are done properly so tha...
Michael A. Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer as a great litigator in employment related matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a top notch bankruptcy attorney and an excellent colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldstein is a very effective and passionate advocate for his clients."
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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."
"Mr. Goldstein is a great lawyer. He is a leader in the field of bankruptcy. He always represents his clients best interests!"
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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."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2021
updated on 06/17/2022Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2010
Published article I wrote, Southern New England Law Journal
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Phillips Law Offices, LLC
2006 - Present
Bankruptcy Attorney, Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg, LLC
Associations
2005 - 2011
American Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
2005
University of Massachusetts School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Massachusetts
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
MBA lunchin
Use of meta data in Litigation
Publications
2010
Western New England Law Journal
The Changing practice of Bankrutpcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can anything be legally done about being treated unfairly in a restaurant workplace?
14 Mar 2016
Q&A
PTO Paid Out at Termination?
09 Mar 2016
Q&A
Religious Exemption to Shaving/ Grooming in the Workplace
18 Feb 2016
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy
31 Jul 2015
Legal Guide
How to determine your projected disposable Income for a Chapter 13 Plan
22 Oct 2012
Video Legal Guide
Stripping off your second mortgage and avoiding the lien in Bankruptcy
25 May 2012