Laurel E Bretta

Laurel E Bretta

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 40 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Medford, MA
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

77 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA

About Laurel

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 13%

Business formation and consultation

13%
Estate Planning 13%

Estate planning and administration

13%
Tax 13%

Tax Defense

13%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

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Bretta Law Advisors, P.C.

77 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA, 02155-4613

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Laurel E Bretta's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Bernette | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Laurel E. Bretta, Bankruptcy Attorney: Highly Skilled and Professional; Excellent Communication; Compassionate and Respectful

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Laurel Bretta, my bankruptcy attorney who accepted my case on a pro-bono basis. From the very beginning, she made an incredibly stressful and overwhelming situation much easier to manage. Early in the process, I realized that Laurel has a ve...ry deep understanding of human problems and compassion for what people encounter when they know bankruptcy is the only option. She talked to me with so much compassion and such a deep understanding of human nature and my unique circumstances which I had never verbalized to anyone that I could not help but cry. I could not help but trust her. Exceedingly early in the process, Laurel took the time to explain the entire bankruptcy process in clear detail, answered every one of my questions, and always made me feel comfortable and respected. She worked so hard for me, one would have thought that I was paying her a tremendous sum of money to manage my case. Laurel’s communication was excellent — I could always reach her when I needed guidance, and she kept me fully updated on the progress of my case. What stood out the most was not only her great knowledge and professionalism, but also her compassion and understanding. I never felt judged, only supported. Everything was managed efficiently and smoothly, with no surprises along the way. Thanks to Laurel’s guidance and extraordinary skills, my case was resolved exactly as she had explained it would be early in the process. I highly recommend Laurel Bretta to anyone considering bankruptcy. She is professional, knowledgeable, and cares about her clients. Throughout the process, Laurel was so concerned about how I would manage financially after my case was closed. This impressed me so very much. Her concern for me and my family extended far beyond the bankruptcy process and closing the case; she actually cared deeply about how we would survive after the case was closed. She even made suggestions regarding things we might do, which enabled me to calmly plan. Laurel turned one of the hardest times of my life into a manageable, even hopeful, process. I shall never forget the wonderful experience of working with Laurel Bretta.

Posted by Edward | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy pro Bono. Ed Shea

Attorney Laurel Bretta and her team were wonderful. Laurel took my bankruptcy case on pro Bono. Laurel was very thorough and represented me excellently. I am currently dealing with some disabilities but she was so kind, patient and helped me through step by step. She did a great job I have to ment...ion she was never judgmental of me and did nothing but send kind words of encouragement.Laurel did not have to take my case but she did and I will forever be grateful. So this was a great Christmas gift for me. If anyone needs representation I would give Laurel and her team 20 stars if I could.

Posted by Chris | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Client

One of the smartest people I've met in my entire life (not hyperbole). Laurel Bretta is pragmatic, strategic, and has a wealth of both legal and financial and institutional knowledge. Not only that but she knew all the judges and lawyers we faced and how to best appeal to the judges as well as mane...uver the opposing counsels tendencies. The day I walked in her office was one of the hardest of my life, but Laurel guided me out of that hole seeing the path to take with the speed, clarity and efficiency. Laurel new which bankruptcy to best protect me with. She was always well prepared, punctual with filings, and never gave her hand away to opposing counsel. She was highly recommended to me by a very smart attorney, and that recommendation was spot on. I still remember the one description of her by that attorney being "She's a very Smart Cookie" and he couldn't have been more right.

Posted by Sarah | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Compassionate, Caring, Professional and Competent

Laurel is an incredible attorney with a big heart. I have always felt more like I was being treated like family than just another client. Laurel and her team are a force to be reckoned with. Paula and Liz in the office are always pleasant and more than helpful. With an incredibly stressful process li...ke bankruptcy, they made me feel at ease through everything. They made everything easy and understandable and always organized. I can't recommend Laurel enough.

Laurel Bretta

Replied last April 29, 2022

Thank you for your kind words, Laurel

Posted by Sheila | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

So supportive and compassionate!

Attorney Laurel Bretta was such a blessing to me during a Very challenging time, as I had to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy due to a divorce and other family crisis’ all happening at once. I was so overwhelmed by my situation but Laurel put me at ease and supported me throughout the entire process. ...She was able to have much debt eliminated and a payment plan set up for the rest so that the situation became much more manageable for me. I am extremely grateful for her support and highly recommend her if you are in need of a bankruptcy lawyer. She will help you to get to a much better place!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Education

1986

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Wheaton College

BS - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts

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