Joel Michael Grafstein

Joel Michael Grafstein

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 52 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at New Britain, CT
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

114 West Main Street, Suite 105, New Britain, CT

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 90%

Appointed as initial Panel Trustee by the Court Administrator in Washington DC in 1978 and handled numerous cases under Chapter 7 thereafter.

51 years

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 51 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1974

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1994

Licensed in New York for 52 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1974

Currently Registered

Location

Grafstein & Arcarco LLC

114 West Main Street, Suite 105, New Britain, CT, 06051

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Joel Michael Grafstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Irv | May 05, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Best advice I ever got !

In the late 1990's I knew I was in trouble. We were in such trouble that a foreclosure sign went up on the house. This was the end. We contacted Mr Grafstein's office. They could not have been kinder nor more efficient at the time. One of the most calming things Mr Grafstein said to me was "Its ...all about money, not about you". It helped me, personally through. Our initial filing was Ch13 and included us both. It was not a lot of money, less than $35,000 in all but enough to cause constant and unremitting problems; a nut we could not crack. When it became obvious that I would have to go 7 for the business, the refiling and redoing of the papers was handled excellently by the office, with frequent contacts about when to do what, and whom to contact. I hope never to have to experience that feeling of needing to go bankrupt; however, should I, I would highly recommend this attorney and his office. I might add that 10 years out, the State of Connecticut, a participant in the original federal 7 settlement, reared its ugly head looking for settlement from the corporation, now closed since April 2000. Mr. Grafstein has been sure and quick to help.

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Joel Michael Grafstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Blinn

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Bonnie Mangan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Susan Williams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1994.

Reprimand issued in CT, 1994

updated on 07/11/2012

A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.

Honors

2014

Top Lawyers in Connecticut, The Legal Network

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Member, Grafstein & Arcaro, LLC

Associations

1999 - 2015

Connecticut Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Business Law

Member Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

CATIC v. Budnick

Liability reduced from $4,300,000 to $200,000

O'Neil, Trustee v. Jones

Defeated Claim by Trustee

Saucier v. Quantum Varde Asset Fund

Lien Avoided as Impairing Homestead Exemption

Tyler v. Reilly

Established Criteria for Reopening Cases

In Re D'Angona

Lien Avoided

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Education

1974

New York University School of Law

LLM

1973

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Bridgeport

BS

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Business Institute

Bankruptcy Litigation 101

2007

Bankruptcy for Beginners

Fundamentals of Bankruptcy

Publications

1984

Connecticut Foreclosures 1984 Supplement

Languages

English

Activity

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