Robin Gorenberg

Robin Gorenberg

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Brookline, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

1111 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA

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Probate 40%

38 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robin Gorenberg

1111 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446

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Robin Gorenberg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Expert Guidance

Robin Gorenberg expertly guided my husband and me through the complex process of estate planning from start to finish. She suggested documents for us to consider based on our situation, answered our questions in language we could understand and made thoughtful suggestions if she thought we were over...looking anything. Her work was thorough and completed in a timely manner. Her fees, which were based on the documents we choose, were provided at the outset and this was very helpful as we could anticipate the cost of estate planning. It was a pleasure to work with Robin, and we will be recommending her to our friends and family.

Posted by Nalini | February 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable, smooth, transparent process

For years, my husband and I had been putting off preparing our estate plan (EP) partly out of concerns over our unfamiliarity with the legal procedure, amount of time it would take to pull together the requirements and the challenges of finding the right lawyer. We finally decided to bite the bullet... and picked out Robin's name from the internet after reading a couple of reviews. All my earlier fears about selecting a lawyer off the net instead of through personal referrals was put totally to rest at our first meeting with Robin. She was a thorough professional and yet very approachable. We had an initial phone meeting followed by a face to face with her. During both those meetings, she provided a clear overview of the estate planning process and spelt out our various options and the pros and cons of each. At the same time, she was careful to never steer us towards one option over the other but gave us the time to mull over the information provided and make our decision based on our circumstance and need. Following the two meetings, all our communications were through emails. Her responses were very prompt and thorough. She answered all of our questions patiently and worked closely with us and in a timely fashion through several rounds of reviews and updates to the various EP documents till they were finalized. She was extremely knowledgeable about the laws (both federal and state) governing trusts, wills, Power of Attorney, probate and demystified the legalese for us. Her fees were reasonable and there were no hidden costs. The full fee structure was explained very clearly prior to signing up with her. Robin was very personable and easy to interact with. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her to others who require similar services. I know where to go if/when I need to update my EP or for any other related service.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Demystified

For years, my husband and I had put off creating a will. Then one day Robin was referred to us by a trusted friend of ours. Robin immediately demystified what we thought would be a daunting process, clearly spelling out our options and what we needed to do. We found her to be knowledgeable, relia...ble, conscientious, and down-to-earth. She answered all our questions and guided us carefully through the estate planning process. We were extremely satisfied with the results. Robin is someone you can trust, and she has a great sense of humor, besides. We are very grateful our friend referred her to us, and are relieved that our estate is finally in order.

Posted by Ari | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent experience!

Our experience with Robin was excellent: she gave us good explanations of various estate-planning options and their implications, took us through the process quickly and efficiently but always with time for our questions and concerns, and followed up to be sure we had done all that was necessary. Her... pricing was fair and transparent. She has been very responsive to our questions after the fact, and I would not hesitate to work with her again. Highly recommended.

Posted by Audrey | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommended

We highly recommend Robin Gorenberg for estate planning. After moving to Massachusetts from California, we were referred to her by friends who were very pleased with her services. There were some aspects of our estate that were complicated, and Robin provided very good guidance about how best to ...handle those challenges. She is highly knowledgeable about estate law, is attentive to details, responds in a timely manner to phone calls and emails, and is adept at explaining complicated legal jargon. In addition, Robin provided us with referrals to other legal and tax professionals when we were looking for assistance outside of estate law. Robin is not only skillful at her profession, but she has a warm disposition, making her enjoyable to work with. We would not hesitate to call upon Robin for any future estate planning needs.

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Robin Gorenberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harvey Cotton

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Other

"I have known Robin for years and have relied on her for sound, practical estate planning advice."

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Elizabeth Gluck

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Robin Gorenberg's work in the area of estate planning. I have practiced law in the Boston area for close to 20 years, and I have sent Robin a number of clients over that timespan. To a person, the clients have raved about Robin's expertise, manner, and efficiency. Her work is superb, and she has a knack for explaining complex concepts in a way that is readily understandable to the layperson. She is professional and personable, and I recommend her to anyone looking for estate planning advice and counsel."

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Steven Graham

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Robin has handled estate planning matters for my firm for over ten years. She is knowledgeable, thorough and completes her work promptly. She has a good rapport with clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Robin Gorenberg, Attorney-at-Law

1991 - 1991

Associate, Barron & Stadfeld, P.C.

1988 - 1991

Associate, Mofenson & Nicoletti

1981 - 1985

paralegal, Ravech, Aronson & Shuman

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Boston Bar Association, Tax Section

Member

Boston Bar Association, Probate Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate of Estate for Real Estate Closing

Administration allowed, License to Sell obtained quickly, property closed.

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Education

1988

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Brandeis University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

What You Need to Know About Estate Planning

General Estate Planning

2006

Basic Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Publications

Activity

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