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Neil J Berman
About Neil
Biography
Neil Berman graduated from U. Mass-Amherst in 1977. Neil ran a used bookstore in Wellesley and Newton with his father, often bartending in the evenings to supplement his income. Neil went to Western New England Law School in 1991, and graduated in 1994. He then opened Common Sense Legal Counseling in Somerville with the goal of providing the personal service of a small town law office. Neil has been involved with various professional organizations, and was on the Board of Directors of the National Lawyers Guild – Massachusetts chapter from 2001 to 2014, and was the Chair of the Board from 2008 – 2014.
Neil is an avid skier, and spent 5 winters in the 1980’s skiing and bartending at various ski towns in the western United States. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking and camping.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
27 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
27 years
Probate
20%
22 years
Estate Planning
15%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Common Sense Legal Counseling
403 Highland Avenue Suite 209, Somerville, MA, 02144
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Neil J Berman's Reviews
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Posted by Travis | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Simple and Concise
Neil helped me navigate through a closing on a specific property; He made the transaction effortless, clear, and concise. Thank you Neil!
Posted by anonymous | July 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Lawyer, Great Person
I retained Mr Berman's services to retrieve a foreclosure surplus. He explained the process to me and updated me on every step. Mr Berman got results quickly (about a month) and he doesn't take advantage of people by overcharging them. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer & a good ...
Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Realistic and reasonable
Attorney Berman was recommended to me by a contact of mine whose judgment I trust. I have utilized his legal expertise on a few matters regarding bankruptcy, small claims, mortgage company issues over the past few years. He is personable, realistic(doesn't sugarcoat things), walks you through the ...
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Military law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Common Sense Legal Counseling
Associations
2010 - Present
NACBAMember
1992 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2008 - 2012
National Lawyers GuildChair
1998 - 2012
National Lawyers GuildBoard of Directors
Education
1994
Western New England Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Massachusetts
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Landlord & Tenant Law
Street Law Clinics
2016
Bankruptcy & Financial Literacy
Street Law Clinics
Languages
English