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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
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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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Case Results (31)
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General Knowledge (24)
Character & Conduct (20)
Communication Style (19)
Compassion (16)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 35 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Sherri | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Spectacular lawyer, and his firm!!
This firm, and specifically Elias Dsouza, who represented me throughout my bankruptcy, treated me as if I was his only client, with the utmost concern, compassion, and understanding. He made it possible for me to begin a new life again. On the many occasions I called or emailed regarding my case, E...
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Replied last October 12, 2017Thank you Sherri for your kind words. I am glad that we could assist you during these difficult times.
Posted by Clive | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
BEST LAWFIRM IN MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD!!!
MOST PROFESSIONAL AND COMPETENT LAWYERS YOU COULD EVER FIND !! VERY EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN ALL TYPES OF CASES AND WILL GIVE YOU BEST LEGAL ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS!!! They have have SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATED MY MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AND CREDIT CARD SETTLEMENT AND ARE THE MOST HONEST AND THE...
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Replied last September 15, 2017Thank you Clive for your kind words. I am glad we were able to assist you resolve the legal issues.
Posted by Celeste | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
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Received immediate response to my inquiry. Mr Dsouza sat with me one on one and explained my options in my financial situation. I signed on with him right away and will use his services again in the future.
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Replied last September 12, 2017Thank you Celeste for your kind words. I am glad I was able to assist to make thing a little better for you. Have a great day
Posted by Samantha | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable and Expired Lawyer
Mr. Dsouza helped me with an legal issue I was having. He explained everything to me, listed my options and gave me honest feedback on what course of action I should take.
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Replied last September 12, 2017Thank you Samantha for your kind words. I am glad I was able to assist to make thing a little better for you. Have a great day.
Posted by Ana | September 12, 2017 | Debt Collection
Very informative consultation!
Jeffrey Campos, Esq. was very knowledgeable, patient, understanding of my situation with this pretrial hearing I will have with a Collector. I would recommend them to any of my friends.
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Replied last September 12, 2017Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day
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