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Joel Michael Grafstein
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Biography
In addition to our office in New Britain, CT we have an office in Manchester, CT for the convenience of our clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
90%
51 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
5%
51 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
5%
51 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 51 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1974
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1994
Licensed in New York for 52 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1974
Location
Grafstein & Arcarco LLC
114 West Main Street, Suite 105, New Britain, CT, 06051
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Settlement
Posted by Steve | May 05, 2015 | Debt Settlement
My Bankruptcy of 2001
Atty Grafstein handled my case in 2001. He actually didn't 'push' me into filing as did ( other ) attorneys- who barely knew the 'facts' of my case before 'assuring' me that 'bankruptcy...was the way to go...' Mr. Grafstein spent time reviewing my situation and even inquired if there might 'be a way...
Joel Michael Grafstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Bonnie Mangan
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Susan Williams
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1994.
Reprimand issued in CT, 1994
updated on 07/11/2012A 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 LawMember 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
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
Legal Answers