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Elias Leonard Dsouza
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Biography
Attorney Elias Leonard Dsouza concentrates his practice on Bankruptcy [Chapter 7, 13 & 11,] Foreclosure Defense, Defense of Credit Card Lawsuits, Credit Restoration, and Debt Settlement & Credit Counseling. Our office also handles complex Civil Litigation, Business & Corporate Transactions & Litigation, Employment Law, Collections, Creditor representation, Real estate transactions, Personal Injury, Family Law, Immigration, Landlord-Tenant law, Franchise Law, Tax Law and We Sue Debt Collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices.
I am a member of the Solo Lawyer Netrworking Group in Broward County. Any area of law that is not my primary practice is always referred to one of my trusted colleagues in my group.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
26 years | 2,000 cases
Foreclosure
25%
26 years | 1,500 cases
Business
20%
26 years | 150 cases
Credit Repair
5%
26 years | 450 cases
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Dsouza Law Group, P.A.
8751 W Broward Blvd Suite 301, Plantation, FL, 33324
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Elias Leonard Dsouza's Reviews
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Communication Style (19)
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Posted by Al Beitia | March 02, 2015
AN ATTORNEY WITH YOUR BEST INTEREST AT HEART
Ok. So I don't write a lot of reviews. But sometimes I feel I have to. I went to speak to Mr. Dsouza actually in more than one ocassion regarding a personal matter. Was he the only attorney that I discussed my situation to. No. Nowadays, you have to go for the 2nd and sometimes, a 3rd opinion. ...
Posted by Maxine | February 28, 2015
Supportive
Prompt, courteous service, Informative, compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, reassuring with a tad of humor to ease the severity of the situation. Would not hesitate to hire Mr. Dsouza . It was a pleasure meeting him.
Elias Dsouza
Replied last February 28, 2015Thank You, Maxine for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Very Pleasant and made filing a real ease
I had a very good experience with Mr. Dsouza and his staff. He helped me file for chapter 7. He explained to be everything and made his recommendations in our consultation. The relief of stress was immediately off my shoulders after contacting and speaking with Mr. Dsouza. He really made the process ...
Posted by Steve | February 05, 2015
Elias Leonard Dsouza
Mr. Dsouza is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He provided a relaxed atmosphere when I first met with him. This attorney ensures that you know all aspects of your case. There weren't any questions that Mr. Dsouza was unable to answer. Mr. Dsouza also made himself available via telephone ...
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Posted by Viomiller | February 02, 2015
Brilliant Attorney
I have known and worked with Elias and has come to know him as an Astute honest brilliant and dependale Lawyer If you want to hire one of the most knowledgeable knows what he's doing, means what he says he's going to do and you want positive results. Elias is the Attorney for you I have used him...
Elias Leonard Dsouza's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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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"I have had the pleasure of working with Elias on a number of bankruptcy cases. He is knowledgeable, professional and goes the extra mile for the client. His practice is client-focused, which invariable produces the best result for the client. I highly recommend Elias for bankruptcy cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dsousa is an extremely committed and experienced attorney."
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"I highly recommend Elias as an Attorney. He is a skilled, caring, and competent attorney, and one that any client would appreciate."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a committed advocate of his client's rights as consumers going the extra mile to defend their interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elias is very knowledgeable about bankruptcy law and is a fine attorney."
"Elias Leonard Dsouza is a knowledgeable attorney, and is a genuine caring person."
"I have mediated cases where Elias' firm represented the debtor. He and his people are thorough and do what is necessary to get the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney with an outstanding work ethic. I know that when I refer him a client, he will provide that client with exemplary advice and service."
"I endorse this lawyer because he is very competent."
"I have known Mr. Dsouza for many years and have personally witnessed his caring and informed representation of persons in need of debt relief."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on legal matters for many years. His work is always very professional and clients are satisfied with his work."
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"I endorse Mr. Dsouza. Attorney Dsouza has a solid track record, his clients like him, other attorneys respect him, and his answers to questions at Avvo show that he knows the law well and likes to make sure his clients understand it too. If you have a question about Bankrupcy Law, he is your answer. I would recommend Mr. Dsouza to a person in need of help."
"I endorse Elias Dsouza. I have referred many clients to him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Suspension issued in FL, 2011
updated on 06/24/2013Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Elias’s comment:
“None of my Client's rights and remedies were jeopardized by my actions or non-actions in this matter. It was prudent for me to accept a disciplinary action and resolve the matter with the Florida Bar so that I can continue to serve my Clients and take care of my family.”
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2007
updated on 01/30/2015Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Elias’s comment:
“None of my Client's rights and remedies were jeopardized by my actions or non-actions in this matter. It was prudent for me to accept a disciplinary action and resolve the matter with the Florida Bar so that I can continue to serve my Clients and take care of my family rather than keep this matter open for years to come. The Florida Bar sometimes takes 6 years to file a case.”
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Legal Aid of Broward County, Florida
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Senior Attorney, Dsouza Law Group, P.A.
2010 - 2015
Senior partner, Divale, Tolentino. & Dsouza
2009 - 2016
Associate, The Dellutri Law Group, PA
Associations
2013 - Present
Rotary Club of PlantationMember
Education
1999
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Nova Southeastern University
MA - Masters
1994
Palm Beach Atlantic University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Urdu
Hindi
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan 22nd & am having second thoughts. Is it reversible?
27 Jan 2015
Q&A
Cease and Desist Letter fron Spouse?
11 Dec 2013
Q&A
Ok to get a car tittle loan before filing personal chapter 7 bankruptcy?
02 Dec 2013