Erik Hammarlund

Erik Hammarlund

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer at Vineyard Haven, MA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Litigation ... +2 more

P.O. Box 2487, 10 State Road, Unit B-3, Vineyard Haven, MA

About Erik

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

We assist employees in recovery under the Massachusetts Wage Act and other related statutes, and provide assistance to people seeking representation for unemployment disputes. We also advise employers on best practices to avoid being sued for wage act and other violations. Please see www.hammarlundlaw.com for details.

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Real Estate 25%

Providing outstanding service for purchases, sales, refinances, and all transactions with both local and off-island banks. Our title and litigation practice includes prosecution and defense of adverse possession claims, boundary disputes, and use disputes. We advise clients regarding nominee trusts, LLCs, and other real estate holding entities. Our broad experience permits us to handle all of our clients' wide-ranging real estate needs. Please see www.hammarlundlaw.com for details.

25%
Business 20%

We advise business clients on formation, choice of entity, contracts, transfers, and other related issues. Please see www.hammarlundlaw.com for details.

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Litigation 20%

We handle civil litigation in local (Dukes County) and statewide courts. Our practice includes almost all litigation types. Please see www.hammarlundlaw.com for details.

20%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

We help people plan for the unexpected, and for the inevitable: -Powers of attorney, health care proxies, and similar emergency documents; -Wills and similar documents, to assist clients in distributing their assets after death; and -Estate planning assistance, to assist clients with long term planning that maximizes their benefits and ability to reach goals. Please see www.hammarlundlaw.com for details.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hammarlund Law Office

P.O. Box 2487, 10 State Road, Unit B-3, Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568

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Erik Hammarlund's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Geneva | November 22, 2018

CARING

Gets back quicker than others.. I recommend him ..great answers Would definitely recommend him for my. Attorney

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Great Lawyer

I'm very happy that I chose Attorney Hammarlund as my lawyer. He worked quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. He was fierce in going after my rotten ex-employers and funny and patient with dealing with my neurotic questions and long rambling emails. He got the job done, I got a great se...ttlement and I'm very happy with the results. He was knowledgeable, fair and so easy to reach. I didn't have a single moment of doubt with him, and I would recommend him to anyone trying to fight an unfair employer.

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Erik Hammarlund's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Chavin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Seaver

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Erik Hammarlund as a peer and colleague"

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Thomas Merrigan

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roland Ho

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hammarlund is a competent and qualified attorney in his areas of practice."

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Robert Finlay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to ethics and concern for clients, this attorney goes above and beyond, I highly endorse this attorney for legal representation. Not only are they a well respected member of their community but a respected member in the legal field."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"

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John O'Brien

Litigation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Brian Finnerty

Unknown lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Hammarlund is highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike. He knows his stuff and gets results."

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Jeffrey Stinson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected member of the legal community."

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Kevin Landry

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Hammarlund's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that he has the utmost knowledge of employment and labor law. He is a great asset to the bar and I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Robert Fortgang

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Hammarlund. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of this field of law and is exceptionally well thought of in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Hammarlund. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Danielle Callahan Gill

Unknown lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His AVVO answers demonstrate his deep understanding of complex legal issues. His answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and they evidence his genuine interest in helping people."

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Raymond Dinsmore

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"While I have not personally met Attorney Hammarlund, I have observed him answer countless employment related questions on both the Avvo website and as part of a state-wide employee attorney's association in which we both serve. Erik always provides thoughtful answers and is among the most generous with his time in reaching to to assist other employment law practitioners."

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Steven Ballard

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse Erik Hammarlund. He has a stellar command of employment and labor law and so would be the obvious choice for anyone seeking an attorney for expertise in that area of the law."

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Ronald Burdge

Real estate lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. With nearly a thousand answers to consumer questions published on Avvo, many of which I have read, it is clear that Erik knows the law and cares about making sure that his clients understand their rights and obligations. His answers are direct and accurate. Erik knows Real Estate Law extremely well. If you need help and his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."

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Jennifer Deland

Real estate lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Business lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Hammerlund exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and displays a high level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law, which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law and a benefit from our inherent desire to provide solutions to problems. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in this forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to help those in need. This Attorney’s experience and knowledge, I believe, demonstrates that there is a desire to provide accurate advice and obtain appropriate results for clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with their legal problems for which we collectively provide useful information, thereby demystifying the legal process as much as possible. I endorse him."

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Phil Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Hammarlund Law Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2005 - Present

Dukes County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (Massachusetts Conveyancers Association)

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

1994

Connecticut College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Corporate Law Basics for Businesses

Massachusetts Corporate law

2010

Seminar for Martha's Vineyard Employers

Massachusetts Employment Law

Publications

2012

ABA GPSolo Magazine Giving seminars

2010

American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine Windows 7: An Introduction for the XP Pro User

Languages

English

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