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 | Compassion

Posted by Ray | May 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bankruptcy Lawyer, (Joel Grafstein)

Hello, I was having a great deal of trouble with my previous lawyer for the past 4 months, I had no one to turn to for help until I was introduced to Mr Joel Grafstein, he was clear, honest , also professional. With a week left until court I fired my lawyer and hired joel & it was the best feeling t...o knowing that someone really cared about the well being of my family. I would recommend joel 100%

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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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