Michael Bruce Greenstein

Michael Bruce Greenstein

4.4
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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$0 first 10 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Michael Bruce Greenstein's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Phenomenal Lawyer!

Michael and his team are in my eyes, the best in the business. I had a custody case with relocation to another state that I had brought to Michael's office for help. His staff are very knowledgeable and hard driven to meet your expectations. Michael took great care to understand the needs and evidenc...e of my case and set realistic goals of achieving them. I have dealt with several attorneys in other cases but Michael has been the only level headed and personable attorney I have ever met. He does not speak down to you and ensures you understand everything. Tara is also one of his staff that has been phenomenal through this litigation process, she was always eager to help and a great person to work with. 5 stars does not seem enough to rate this law office as they are the best I have encountered! Their client portal website gives you access to all documents and communication at all times and makes things so much easier when the daily questions arise. I highly recommend this firm to anyone with family law questions or custody issues. Some reviews on here have said he is expensive but take it from me, Michael and his team are worth every penny when it comes to getting results!

Posted by Jeff | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Family Law Service

Michael Greenstein and his entire team were fantastic throughout the entire divorce process. During our initial meeting, Michael provided detailed and realistic information that helped me think through my options and keep everything as efficient as possible. He is compassionate and grounded, providin...g solid advice at each step along the way. I had the privilege of interacting with most of the team, including Tara Hutchinson, JP Fridy, Jennifer Vogel, and Deborah Greenstein. I found that they all reflect the same high professional standards and caring sensitivity. In addition, the team makes effective use of the online MyCase system so we could all easily keep each other up to date, track documents, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. This approach was essential as I had to relocate to California for my job part way through the proceedings. Overall, I highly recommend Michael and his team.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Service

I struggled on a child custody case for over 10 years, never felt safe dealing with lawyers and procedures. Michael Greenstein with in no time was able to understand my situation and explained clearly what my options are and how they can be handled. I left his office feeling confident and secured tha...t he has me covered. Tara Hutchinson took care of my case so fast and very efficiently within very reasonable cost. Michael and Tara are the best! I recommend them for anyone looking for justice.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Over and Beyond After nearly decade of another attorney failing to do a job, I began my search for professionalism...

I would describe the initial consultation as instant connection. Mr Greenstein saw the emotional turmoil and drama created by prior attorney failing to do the job. He said "I am not cheap" but promised to cut through a tangled mess like wax. He then asked what my goal was. Peace of Mind and Finaliz...ation.... at all costs The team did exactly what they promised and it was reassuring how each person on the staff was accurately informed of my case upon each representation. I appreciated the honesty Greenstein Family Law Firm and the convience of electronic communication through the MyCase site, saving time and money. More than just legal advice in legal terms, they went overboard to explain situations in real language. The reality of completion seemed like a never ending story prior to hiring the firm; yet I can say without any regrets the outcome was exactly what I needed --Peace of Mind! Without hesitation, would recommend any person contemplating hiring a legal team that does exactly what they say they will do consult with this firm first. It took them less than 2 years to finish a job that a prior attorney failed to do.

Posted by Contessa | April 26, 2016 | Family

Exceptional Services!

I had an exceptional experience with Attorney Michael Greenstein. So far, I've had 2 office consultations with Attorney Greenstein. I was completely blown away by how thorough, genuine, and caring Attorney Greenstein treated me. He simply over delivered on all of my expectations. He took the time to ...go over every single detail of my case and elaborated on every question I had. In between office consultations, Attorney Greenstein promptly and thoroughly answered my questions via email. I walked away from each consultation feeling empowered and knowledgable about what to expect from a legal standpoint. From the very beginning and all throughout my conversations with Attorney Greenstein, he has remained truthful and informative. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with his Law Services. I highly recommend the Family Law Services of Michael Greenstein, as I know the services are nothing short of exceptional.

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Michael Bruce Greenstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronna DeLoe

Child custody lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedy endorse Michael Greenstein, Esq. as a child custody attorney."

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Holly Glymour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has a huge breadth of knowledge in the area of family law and his clients are the beneficiaries of such knowledge. He is a dedicated lawyer and advocate for his clients."

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Shawn Wright

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an outstanding lawyer. He shows great concern for his clients and fights hard for the best result for them. He has a lot of experience and knowledge in the areas of divorce, custody, support and property settlement. I highly recommend him."

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Max Feldman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Greenstein will not rest until his client is completely satisfied. He truly cares about his clients and is very sensitive to their needs. Michael takes the time to listen to his client, and then utilizes his exceptional intellect and legal knowledge to craft a winning argument. I highly respect Michael Greenstein and endorse his ability to effectively represent his clients."

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Avram Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent family law attorney in all areas."

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Anthony Hasson

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greenstein has wide breadth of legal acumen, as evinced by his comprehensive responses on Avvo. He has the knowledge and dedication to be an effective advocate for his clients."

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Aimee Burton

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Michael for more than ten years, both as opposing counsel and as a fellow attorney practicing in the area of family law. I have always found Michael to be honest, sincere and responsive in his handling of cases, as well as more generally in the legal community."

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Jamie Marsh

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike strikes the perfect balance of zealously advocating for his clients while still being a true gentleman and exercising professional courtesy at all times. He makes it possible to creatively and amicably resolve cases in ways that truly benefits the clients, and not just the attorneys involved. For that reason, he is respected by the Court and his colleagues, and I look forward to having many more cases with him!"

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Jana Palko

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for going on eight years now, having had several cases against him, and having seen him in action in other cases as well. He is an ethical, smart, excellent advocate for his clients. He is straightforward, and you can trust his word."

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Jeffrey Pollock

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I opposed this lawyer, I found him to be extremely tenacious and a zealous advocate for his client."

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Tara Hutchinson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael has a wealth of knowledge in the area of family law--there is no issue that he doesn't know how to address! He is also a wonderful mentor to newer attorneys and sets a great example for colleagues."

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Steven Tabano

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Greenstein is one of the most well respected members of the legal community. His knowledge, experience and trustworthiness set him apart from other lawyers. I highly recommend him."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Greenstein is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his client and a credit to the legal profession, I highly endorse him."

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G. Kelley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Greenstein showed me something a few months ago that every lawyer and every divorce and family law client needs to know about. Back in April I found myself having to be in 2 places at once. As a result, I needed someone to cover me for one complex family law matter while I took care of the other equically complicated personal injury matter. I asked Attorney Greenstein to cover me on the family law situation, and I can't stop talking about the results! Michael Greenstein took on the complicated family law project on short notice, and quickly went to work. He broke the project down into managable parts and poceeded to do an excellent job. Most importantIy, because of Michael, I could take care of the other legal matter with peace of mind and laser focus - which , in turn, helped me and my client in that case. I would not hesitate to refer divorce and family law matters to Michael Grteenstein in the future, and in fact, I do!"

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Steven Tabano

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Experience

Rating:  5.9 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension issued in PA, 2018

updated on 11/06/2020

Suspended 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.

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - 2010

Associate, Notaro & Associates

2003 - 2009

Partner, Voelker, Gricks & Greenstein

1998 - 2002

Owner, Law Office of Michael B. Greenstein

1995 - 1998

Partner, Slivinska & Greenstein

1992 - 1995

Owner, Law Office of Michael B. Greenstein

Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2017

Pittsburgh Savoyards, Inc.

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Valerie H. Miller v. William R. Miller et al.

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Education

1991

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Juris Doctor

1988

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Continuing Legal Education session for legal professionals

Better Than King Solomon's Solution? PA's New Custody Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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