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Joshua H. Krefetz
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Biography
Our firm offers effective advocacy and responsive client service in the following areas:
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Litigation
- Criminal Defense
For more information, please visit our websites:
(Krefetz, Seed & Chan)
(Boston Eviction Lawyer)
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Krefetz, Seed & Chan
244 Brighton Avenue, Suite 105, Allston, MA, 02134-1776
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Joshua H. Krefetz's Reviews
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Posted by Valerie S. | November 23, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Only spoke via email, but very nice!
I had tried several attorneys. They have either not responded or were too busy. I emailed Mr. Krefetz on Friday and received an email on Mon. AM. Unfortunately I had found an attorney on Friday. I didn't get a chance to work with him but would use him if I have further need for an attorney.
Posted by Georgina | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Made process easy, very resourseful
As a first time landlord, I needed assistance with dealing with a tenant who has been constantly behind with the rent and having on-going money problems, among the many other issues. I got to the point of needing to evict this tenant but wasn't sure how to go about it correctly. I've heard some horri...
Posted by Bob | March 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Saved my business
I was a brand new landlord and made a lot of mistakes. I wound up with a problem tenant and went searching for a lawyer to help. Josh was the only one to take the time to investigate my situation and keep me out of the pitfalls this professional tenant had laid before me. Had it not been for Josh I w...
Posted by Ed C | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Effective, Thorough, Made the Process Easy
As a new landlord I needed to evict my first tenant after 6 months. Late payments from the first month, among some other things, I wasn't sure if I could even evict. After one thorough phone call with Josh, he assured me that we had a strong case and should have a great outcome. He started the pro...
Posted by Scott | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, Resourceful, Effective
As an active Landlord in the Boston area, Attorney Krefetz has represented me in dozens of cases. He has used his extensive experience to develop a winning strategy for me in multiple cases against non-paying tenants. Josh knows when to be aggressive and when to strike a deal. Last week he helped me ...
Joshua H. Krefetz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is a highly knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical attorney. I have always been impressed with his acumen and work ethic. I recommend him without reservation and would not hesitate to advise my own family and friends to utilize his services."
"I had the opportunity to work with Attorney Krefetz as opposing counsel on a case. He was very responsive and handled the matter with the utmost professionalism."
"Joshua is a very talented and personable attorney. We litigated a landlord tenant case against each other and he showed his expertise in the landlord tenant area of practice throughout the process. Any client using his services would be in good hands. I fully endorse him as an attorney."
"I have worked with Attorney Krefetz before and found him to be professional and hard working on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a great colleague and friend. He is very experienced and knowledgable about landlord/tenant law. I sought his advice regarding my family's commerical real estate issues in the past and he helped resolve many of our concerns. I highly recommend Josh as a fellow attorney."
"Attorney Krefetz has a unique skill set where he is a highly effective litigator yet is able to negotiate a resonable settlement of issues prior to trial. Nowhere is this more true than in the context of landlord-tenant disputes, where often tensions can run high between the parties. I have seen Attorney Krefetz bring about successful outcomes representing both landlords and tenants, and in the process has gained the respect of many trial attorneys in the community, including opposing counsel."
"Mr. Krefetz is a total pit bull and fights tooth and nail on behalf of his clients, to the point where, as opposing counsel, I frequently wanted to wring his neck. His enthusiasm and vigor can be overwhelming. I can endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Krefetz is a very skillful and knowledgeable expert in his practice area. I referred him several of my clients and they were very happy with the service!"
"I fully endorse Attorney Krefetz. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and does not stop until he gets the job done. His persistence and zealous advocacy are two of the main reasons I decided to join forces with him as a law partner. His work ethic is second to none and he never disappoints. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone seeking legal counsel."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Pro Bono Excellence, Boston College Law School
Work Experience
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau
2002 - 2006
Political Adviser, Foreign Ministry of Japan (United Nations)
Education
2009
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Housing Law and Policy course
Panel on Gentrification
2013
Housing Law and Policy course
Panel on Neighborhood Change, Gentrification, and Displacement
Publications
2010
2010
Boston Bulletin
Anger and accusations at ACA over restaurant closing times
2010
Boston Bulletin
Allston group seeks ACA reform
2010
Boston Bulletin
Allston Civic Association clarifies rules
2010
Boston Phoenix
Paraphernalia paranoia: Allston head shops shut down
2010
Metro Boston
Pot? Tobacco? In the eye of the bongholder
2010
Allston-Brighton TAB
Board of Trade’s mission: improve Allston’s business climate
2010
Allston-Brighton TAB
Court case pipes down Green Side Up Gallery’s sale of functional glass
Languages
Japanese