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Richard Sabbatino Ravosa Jr.
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Biography
RICHARD S. RAVOSA, founding partner of Ravosa Law Offices, P.C., with offices in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Natick and Salem, has an accomplished record as a trial lawyer, negotiator, and strategist. Mr. Ravosa was one of only fifteen lawyers recognized in 2005 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a “Rising Star” for his achievements in representing clients with difficult legal obstacles to overcome. He has successfully tried cases, including jury and bench trials in the Superior Court, District Court, Land Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Immigration Court and the Department of Industrial Accidents.
Mr. Ravosa received his B.A., cum laude,from Western New England College and his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was a radio talk show host on WBNW 1120AM and WCRN 830AM where he addressed foreclosure and debt relief questions. Mr. Ravosa is also Chairman of the Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation, Inc., an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non profit corporation and public charity which provides pro bono legal representation to chapter 7 debtors across Massachusetts. In his free time he enjoys writing plays, fishing, sailing and traveling.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Richard S. Ravosa
Offices in Boston, Worcester, Springfield & Natick, Also Licensed in Connecticut, MA, 02109
Worcester Law Center
40 Jackson Street Suite 1110, Worcester, MA, 01608
Town & Country Legal Associates
One South Avenue, Natick, MA, 01760
Baystate Law Center
603 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, 01108
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Richard Sabbatino Ravosa Jr.'s Reviews
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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt (36)
Foreclosure (12)
Lawsuits & Disputes (10)
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (7)
Debt Settlement (7)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (4)
Real Estate (4)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Estate Planning (3)
Business (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Probate (1)
Residential (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (32)
Practice Area Knowledge (26)
Recommendation (24)
Responsiveness (23)
Advocacy (18)
Professionalism (18)
Compassion (17)
Staff & Support (14)
Character & Conduct (13)
Communication Style (13)
Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (9)
General Knowledge (6)
Payment Plans (3)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Amanda | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Grateful for this group!
After a tumultuous year of life altering events beyond my control, I had no other choice but to file bankruptcy. It was hard for me to accept, and I had no idea what was going to happen. Maegan Hurley made my life SO much easier. She walked me through everything- she is so very thorough. I am thankfu...
Posted by Carolyn | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent
Going through a bankruptcy was a very emotional and difficult time for me. Richard and his associates were very comforting and explained the process step by step. It helped tremendously to have these professionals on my side.
Posted by Jon | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Attorney
I recently closed a very difficult chapter in my life. I had been in a financial windfall and thought there was no end in sight. I contacted Town and Country Legal Associates for help. After the first conversation with Cynthia I knew I was in good hands. She clearly explained my options and more ...
Posted by Chuck | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highest recommendation
Attorney Ravosa and his team helped us through a very difficult time in lives. From the beginning they were very professional, always caring and patient in guiding us through a daunting process with which we were not familiar. My case took a year and a half to complete. They were there from start ...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Attorney Ravosa should be the one you call for bankruptcy needs
I contacted attorney Ravosa to see if he could help with some overwhelming revolving debts. He negotiated with our lenders and was able to resolve one debt of my wife's for penny's on the dollar. The remaining debts were much to high to be feasibly resolved and although I feared bankruptcy his team ...
Richard Sabbatino Ravosa Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Simply said, Richard is an outstanding bankruptcy attorney. Highly recommended!"
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"Richard is a great attorney. I have worked closely with him on a few occasions and he strives to accomplish his clients' objectives. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"Rick was my boss and mentor for several years. He is a consummate professional and expert in the fields of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense litigation. He is a terrific guy and exceptional attorney. I would recommend Rick to anybody facing serious financial difficulty."
"I endorse Mr. Ravosa. You can tell from his thorough responses to questions on Avvo and sage wisdom that he has the passion and compassion necessary to be a fine advocate. He spends his own time giving advice to the Avvo community and that is something worth noting."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Although I had a case with Atty Ravosa, I have had many interactions with his firm. One of his paralegals, who is active on a specialized list serve, not only has the correct answer, she has three correct alternatives with case or rule support. Having a deep, knowledgeable and able support staff goes a huge way to providing clients with a seemless experience."
"Attorney Ravosa and I recently cross paths on a case. He had represented my client previously in a different practice area, and I needed to get an understanding of the prior case. In speaking with Attorney Ravosa, and reviewing the case record, I could tell that he did a great job for the client. He went beyond what was expected."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Richard Ravosa for nearly 15 years and he is a trusted source of helpful and valuable information when I have had questions about civil litigation and trial practice techniques. I have referred several clients to him over the years and he has always exceeded my clients' expectations and has always treated my referrals with the highest level of professionalism."
"I fully endorse Attorney Ravosa. My experiences with him were congenial and professional. He is a source of information for lawyers in the community and I would feel comfortable referring clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ravosa and his staff are the most professional organization I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Mr. Ravosa has mastered the many gray areas of the Bankruptcy Law through his years of practicing in the field, and he is always ready to share them with his colleagues. I have survived in the Bankruptcy field because of his generosity as he has gotten me through many challenging moments. He is a truly great human-being."
"I have admired Rick's tenacity, knowledge, and legal skills for ten years so far and have trusted him with referrals of my clients."
"Attorney Ravosa is my Supervising Attorney and the Managing Partner of the firm. He is an exceptional mentor that strives to provide close, personalized legal services to his clients while advocating for them zealously. I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Ravosa for Bankruptcy (Ch. 7 & 13), Personal Injury and Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Business Law, Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Settlement and all manners of Civil Litigation."
"I endorse Attorney Ravosa -- working with him was a pleasure and an excellent learning experience."
Paula Berg
Family lawyer
Michelle Cote
Personal injury lawyer
Maegan Hurley
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Greta Biagi
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Christopher Fein
Litigation lawyer
Michael Cyr
DUI and DWI lawyer
Richard Blumenthal
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
L Berliner
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Benjamin Bonarigo
Business lawyer
Desmond Fitzgerald
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Pro Bono Honor Award, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
2015
Paul H. Chapman Award, The Foundation For Improvement of Justice, Atlanta, Georgia
2014
Pro Bono Honor Roll, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
2005
Rising Star, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Richard S. Ravosa
Associations
2013 - Present
Worcester County Bar Association
2011 - Present
Massachusetts Debt Relief FoundationPresident
2002 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy AttorneysOfficer
2000 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteOfficer
Boston Bar Association
Member
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
Member
Connecticut Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Chase Bank v. Amanda Miller
Title Restored to Plaintiff Post Foreclosure
Colorio v. The Bank of New York Mellon et al
Title restored to the Plaintiff Post Foreclosure
Downey v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Et Al.
Settlement
Jeffrey Mix v. Bank of America, N.A.
Settled
McCourt et Al. v Beneficial Massachusetts
Settled
Househould Finance Corp. II V. Strayton et Al.
Settled
Strayton v. Champion Mortgage
Judgment for plaintiffs. Foreclosure sale voided.
Education
1997
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Western New England College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Credit Score
Credit Scores
2012
Debt Settlement and Credit Repair
Debt Settlement and Credit Repair
2012
1st Annual Landlord-Tenant Law seminar
Landlord /Tenant Law
2011
Women @ Work Plus
Bankruptcy
2011
Seminar on Landlord and Tenant Law
Tenant or Landlord Bankruptcy
2011
Financial Seminar
Improving Your Credit
Publications
2019
Massachusetts Bar Association Elder Law Handbook
Bankruptcy Chapter - Elder Law Guide
2018
Massachusetts Bar Association Elder Law Handbook
Bankruptcy Chapter - Elder Law Guide
2010
Online Submission
What Bankruptcy Can Do For You? Or Not Do
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a bank that I owe 3,000 dollars to after closing my checking account in 2010 place a lien on my car
19 May 2015
Q&A
I filed bankruptcy 2 years ago and now I am getting sued for another company's attorney for fees? Can they do this?
18 May 2015
Q&A
Does a hospital have a certain amount of time to send out a bill? Can they bill you 2 yrs after services
18 May 2015