Emmanuel J. Dockter

Emmanuel J. Dockter

4.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 19 years

Child custody Lawyer at Quincy, MA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

400 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 101, Quincy, MA

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Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

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No misconduct found

Location

Baum & Dockter LLP

400 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 101, Quincy, MA, 02169

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Emmanuel J. Dockter's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very similar experience to "Good talker, Dismal effectiveness" and worse

I am a past client. I wanted to give some time between my dealings with this attorney and posting my review so I could perhaps post most objectively. This is the first time I have completed an online review for this sort of professional services. However, I feel so adamantly about the lack of prof...essionalism and expertise of this attorney, I have been prompted to rate him wherever possible to save other potential clients during what is likely this most vulnerable time of life. As suggested in the title, I had a very similar experience to the previous poster. However, I will add that this attorney was further unprofessional and unethical by talking about clients to unrelated others - both to me about other clients and about me to other unrelated people who then passed on to me what they referred to as "inappropriate and unprofessional comments" by him - inflating his billing, submitting unclear, incorrect Motions, and arrogant overconfidence in the Courtroom which ultimately hurts his client and doesn't bode well for trying to settle with the opposing attorney. I was originally interested in his practice because of his partner who is older and seemed to have lots of experience, but he answered the phone and I ended up stuck with him. Anyway, I later observed that she seems to not do much beyond being a figurehead anyway. I would adamantly discourage anyone from hiring this attorney. There are plenty of other options out there - many good ones, but this is not one of them.

Posted by Irene | May 20, 2013 | Child Custody

Can't Find a More Honest Professional Lawyer Who Conducts Business With Integrity like Attorney Emmanuel J. Dockter

Attorney Emmanuel Dockter not only gave me a piece of mind on the welfare of my daughter but he also gave me back my sense of faith that there are honest lawyers/people in the world that conduct their business with integrity. I would highly recommend Attorney Emmanuel Dockter to anyone that is in nee...d of an Ethical, Meticulous and Professional Lawyer who as Attorney Emmanuel Dockter wrote to my daughter's father's lawyer will "resolve the case without wasting the client's time or money."

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding!

Emmanuel Dockter erased all my cynicism about lawyers He never polished his own star to get my business, or ran up my bill as others had done. Instead he patiently listened to my whole divorce soap opera so he could really understand every angle of my case. He then put together a great strategy in fr...ont of the judge, that was so hard to argue with, the other side just had to settle. He called me up numerous times during the trial to address my concerns and tell me not to worry. "You are going to win this case," he said And I did.

Posted by Robert | September 29, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Divorce lawyer in the boston area

I will never forget my first conversation with divorce attorney Emmanuel Docktor, because it delivered me from so much soul crushing anguish. He was first of all very empathetic from the word go concerning my brutal custody battle. Secondly he grabbed the bull by the horns saying some brilliant thi...ngs that lifted my spirits & feeling of confidence. He invested plenty of time talking to me about his legal strategies but surprisingly never overcharged. He was collegial with opposing counsel, masterful in front of the judge, brilliant in his cross. He achieved total victory, and thanks to him I can sleep at night.

Posted by Robin | September 27, 2011 | Child Support

Excellent service!

I have had to deal with a few lawyers over the years for family/child support matters, usually very disappointed with the promised service and expertise. I no longer live in MA but had to get a lawyer and not wanting to go back to the previous lawyer I had used, I went online and put in a few calls t...o attorneys, Emmanuel Dockter, called me within 15 mins of my original and it didn't stop there, he kept me informed every step of the way and represented the outcome of my case honestly and accurately. Emmanuel renewed my faith in dealing with an attorney, my case is done and children are all grown but if I were in the position to need an attorney again, he would definitely be my choice. I have to mention this, I also received the unused portion of my retainer back, never has that happened. I am very impressed with the honesty, thank you Emmanuel!

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Jeffrey Soilson

Child custody lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Madore

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Emmanuel is an excellent family law lawyer that is widely respected and trusted throughout the Boston legal community. He sincerely cares about his clients and the outcome of their cases, always going the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. I highly recommend Emanuel to all of my clients that need advice or representation regarding any family law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

2010 - Present

Divorce Center

Board Member

Languages

English

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