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About Elaine
Biography
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
75%
37 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
47 years
Probate
5%
47 years
Real Estate
5%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 46 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
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Elaine M Benkoski's Reviews
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Posted by James | July 8, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Knowledgeable, patient, generous
I called Elaine for advice regarding a personal financial situation. Elaine spent a half hour on the phone with me and gave me a lot of very good advice. I am now making a confident decision on how to proceed thanks to her time and wisdom, guided by experience. She did not charge me a dime for her...
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Elaine Benkoski is a caring and skilled lawyer who knows the system inside and out.
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...
Elaine M Benkoski's Lawyer Endorsements
"Simply said, Elaine is an outstanding bankruptcy attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Attorney Benkoski is a well respected and top notch attorney in Massachusetts. She does great work and truly cares for her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer.Attorney Benkoski has proven that she is dedicated to the community and to Massachusetts consumers."
"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."
"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."
Walter Oney
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
The Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney, Elaine M. Benkoski, Attorney at Law
1989 - 1993
Attorney, Law Office of Stephen E. Shamban
1982 - 1989
Litigation Attorney, Law Office of Lee Barron Wernick
1981 - 1982
Attorney, Law Office of Loretta O'Brien
Associations
2006 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2001 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1999 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law SectionMember
1999 - Present
Massachusetts Department of Developmental DisabilitiesHuman Rights Attorney for Metro Residential Services
1979 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, Pro Bono CommitteeCo-chair
Education
1979
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
VLP Training
Volunteer Lawyer Training for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
2011
Northeast Consumer Forum
State Law Defenses in Motions for Relief from Stay
2010
Training for Volunteer Lawyers
Representing A Pro Bono Debtor
2010
Large Firm Training Initiative
How To Represent a Pro Bono Debtor
2010
Basics of Pro Bono Bankruptcy Representation
Representing the Pro Bono Debtor
2009
Playing the Bankruptcy Card
Busting the Myths of Consumer Bankruptcy
2009
Emerging Issues in Representing Debtors and Creditors: Cirque de Bankruptcy
Navigating the Three Ring Circus of Personal Income Taxes in Bankruptcy
2008
BBA Brown Bag
Navigating The Gambling Debtor Through Bankruptcy
1995
Divorce and Bankruptcy
Divorce and Bankruptcy
Publications
2011
ABI Northeast Consumer Forum
State Law Defenses in Motions for Relief from Stay
2009
Emerging Issues in Representing Debtors and Creditors: Cirque de Bankruptcy
Calculating the Debtor's Actual Monthly Taxes
2008
Boston Bar Association Brown Bag Lunch Series
Navigating The Gambling Debtor Through Bankruptcy
2004
BenkoskiLaw.com
How to Prepare For Your First Interview
2004
BenkoskiLaw.com
Divorce in Massachusetts