Kenneth Elliot Lindauer

Kenneth Elliot Lindauer

3.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 51 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Salem, MA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

14 Lynde Street, Salem, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 14 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2011

Active

Licensed in Massachusetts for 51 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1974

Active

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Office of Kenneth E. Lindauer

14 Lynde Street, Salem, MA, 01970-3488

Law Offices of Kenneth E. Lindauer

55 Ginty Boulevard, Haverhill, MA, 01830

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Kenneth Elliot Lindauer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mishandled My Case, wouldn't hire again

My main issues: Non-communicative...would not answer e-mail or telephone, cut corners... re-used documents without checking the facts to determine if they changed, sloppy work...errors and omissions in paperwork that needed correction, provided options but ultimately did not handle the case accordin...g to my instruction. Quality of work/service aside, generally a soft spoken, nice guy. If you need legal work, however, I would keep looking.

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney & Wonderful Man

While I can't discuss my case, I can tell you that Attny. Lindauer, fearlessly and single handedly, took on a very strong opponent to win my case. He was also compassionate and kind throughout the very stressful ordeal, and I'll never forget that. Unlike typical attorneys, it's so obvious that his ...clients don't just represent dollar signs to him. He really cares! [He could be retired, but has chosen to stay working, because he loves helping people.] He's smart as a whip, brave, sharp, honest as the day is long, and well regarded and respected by all, including me, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Yvette | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truth and Justice

I met Attorney Lindauer when I was working with the most amazing man and Attorney I had ever known (Herbert Finbury). I had hired Attorney Lindauer for 2 cases. One was a business purchase agreement. Very simple to me. Ken did all the work and I proceeded with my daily life. Attorney Lindauer also as...sisted with a family probate matter (those are truly the harder ones). Not only was he professional he was truly empathetic. Point blank... He cares, his passion, knowledge and strength truly give you strength. The outcome was considerably favorable. He has an amazing team of colleagues. I could write a book. This is simply a recommendation. I recommend that you'd be a fool to not consider him and his team! I'd hire him a thousand times again.

Posted by Rick | July 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Still Paying!!!

This lawyer represented me in a divorce case. I would bet any money that he was working for my ex! Very cozy with opposing attorney. Agreed with everything they wanted and advised me that "You can pay me to fight them or just get it over with" He made zero changes to the 45 page agreement that the op...posing attorney proposed. When I asked him to explain the calculations in the retirement section, he stated they were " just an example out of a plan guide, they mean nothing,,, its a simple 50/50 split" Boy was he wrong!! Unbelievable dis-interest in doing his job! Unfortunate thing is, a family friend relayed a similar story the week before my court date, I didn't fire him then!

Posted by Joanne | August 21, 2014

Excellent compassionate lawyer who listens and delivers.

This is the second time I have hired attorney LINDAUER to unfortunately file for bankruptcy for me, due to illness. I also recommended a couple who were also very pleased with his work. He ALWAYS returns phone calls and emails. He never made me feel like I was taking too much of his time. He alw...ays patiently answered all of my questions, and was a wealth of information. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!!!

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 10

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"I'm pleased to endorse Ken. A great lawyer with tons of experience. A seasoned professional with a long track record of "getting the job done.!""

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Immediate Suspension issued in NY, 2019

updated on 09/07/2021

Immediate suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2016

Top 100, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Ten Leaders- Divorce Law Suburban Boston Massachusetts, Ten Leaders

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kenneth E. Lindauer

1988 - 1989

Adjunct Professor, Commonwealth School of Law

1987 - 1992

Partner, Finbury, Sullivan & Lindauer

1974 - 1975

Associate, Israel & Goldenberg

Associations

1974 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

Salem Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Chairman

2000 - 2001

Salem Bar Association

President

Education

1974

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Lorman Educational Services

"Family Law For Social Workers, Counselors And Other Helping Professionals"

2001

Lorman Educational Services

Probate and Family Law Seminars

2000

Lorman Educational Services

Probate and Family Law Seminars

Languages

English

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