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  • Dedham, MA
  • Licensed for 39 years
Elaine M Benkoski
Elaine M Benkoski
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About Elaine

Please call, we can talk about it and I can help you with your situation - Call 781-352-2404!

Practice areas

ProbateReal estateDivorce and separationBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 75%

    Representation of individuals and small businesses in insolvency matters including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies; real estate work-out; and collection defense.

    30 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 15%

    Representation of individuals in family domestic matters including divorce, modification and contempt.

    40 years

  3. Real estate: 5%

    Representation of individuals and small businesses in the purchase or sale of residential and commercial real estate.

    40 years

  4. Probate: 5%

    Representation of individuals in probate and estate matters.

    40 years

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Contact

30 Eastbrook Road
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30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 301
Dedham, MA, 02026

Office (781) 461-0369

http://www.benkoskilaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MAActive197909/16/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
The Denis Maguire Pro Bono AwardVolunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyElaine M. Benkoski, Attorney at Law1993 - Present
AttorneyLaw Office of Stephen E. Shamban1989 - 1993
Litigation AttorneyLaw Office of Lee Barron Wernick1982 - 1989
AttorneyLaw Office of Loretta O'Brien1981 - 1982
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2001 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law SectionMember1999 - Present
Massachusetts Department of Developmental DisabilitiesHuman Rights Attorney for Metro Residential Services1999 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember1979 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, Pro Bono CommitteeCo-chair2009 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ABI Northeast Consumer ForumState Law Defenses in Motions for Relief from Stay2011
Emerging Issues in Representing Debtors and Creditors: Cirque de BankruptcyCalculating the Debtor's Actual Monthly Taxes2009
Boston Bar Association Brown Bag Lunch SeriesNavigating The Gambling Debtor Through Bankruptcy2008
BenkoskiLaw.comHow to Prepare For Your First Interview2004
BenkoskiLaw.comDivorce in Massachusetts2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New England School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1979
Boston CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1972
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
VLP TrainingVolunteer Lawyer Training for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy2011
Northeast Consumer ForumState Law Defenses in Motions for Relief from Stay2011
Training for Volunteer LawyersRepresenting A Pro Bono Debtor2010
Large Firm Training InitiativeHow To Represent a Pro Bono Debtor2010
Basics of Pro Bono Bankruptcy RepresentationRepresenting the Pro Bono Debtor2010
Playing the Bankruptcy CardBusting the Myths of Consumer Bankruptcy2009
Emerging Issues in Representing Debtors and Creditors: Cirque de BankruptcyNavigating the Three Ring Circus of Personal Income Taxes in Bankruptcy2009
BBA Brown BagNavigating The Gambling Debtor Through Bankruptcy2008
Divorce and BankruptcyDivorce and Bankruptcy1995

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Review Elaine Benkoski

Elaine Benkoski is a caring and skilled lawyer who knows the system inside and out.

Posted by anonymousThu Oct 08 2015

My husband and I had to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - it was a very difficult and emotional decision. Elaine helped us through the entire procedure and patiently explained how everything worked. Her natural kindness and understanding was evident and helped us feel that we were going to get through this. In the end, everything went very smoothly and we were very pleased with the outcome. We couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. We would recommend Elaine to anyone contemplating bankruptcy - give her a call, she will help you.
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Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
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Simply said, Elaine is an outstanding bankruptcy attorney. Highly recommended!

Peter Moustakis, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
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Attorney Benkoski is a well respected and top notch attorney in Massachusetts. She does great work and truly cares for her clients.

Julie Franklin, Probate Attorney on Mar 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Bishop, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Robert Kovacs, Foreclosure Attorney on Aug 24, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.Attorney Benkoski has proven that she is dedicated to the community and to Massachusetts consumers.

Walter Oney, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 10, 2012
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Elaine is an active member of NACBA and a very experienced bankruptcy lawyer who has the respect of her colleagues and of the judges before whom she appears. Elaine prepares hers cases thoroughly and is not afraid to stand up to the trustees, mortgage companies, and other people who seek to derail bankruptcy cases.

Leanna Hamill, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 7, 2011
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I have worked with Elaine on a few cases where our practice areas overlapped and have been very happy with her work. It is clear that she is very knowledgeable about the details of bankruptcy laws and how best to guide and protect her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone who finds themselves in difficulties with their debts. She does not just rush you into bankruptcy, she truly counsels and investigates all the issues to make sure that you are making the right decision for you.

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