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Elena Tsizer

Framingham, MA

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

Russian Ukrainian

About

I am prepared to answer your questions regarding family law, divorce, child-related issues, estate planning and consumer bankruptcy. I graduated from New England School of Law cum laude, in the top 15% of the class and then earned Master of Law degree in Taxation with concentration in Estate Planning from Boston University.  After graduation from law school, I had the honor of serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court in Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Worcester Counties, where my duties included conducting research on complex legal issues, writing legal memoranda, drafting decisions, findings of fact, and conclusions of law while working under close supervision of the Justices.  Currently, I regularly serve as a pro bono attorney for the clients of the MetroWest Legal Services. I worked full-time while completing my law degree at night.  In law school, after a school-wide writing competition, I was awarded membership onto the New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement, where I served as a Case Comment & Note Editor.  Also, during that time, I worked at the New England Innocence Project, reviewing files of inmates in search of various physical evidence which would make inmates’ acquittals through DNA testing possible. Before earning my Juris Doctor Degree, I have been in a legal profession for nearly a decade.  I immigrated to the United States in 1993, first settling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  In 1996, I began working as a secretary in a solo practice that served Russian and Ukrainian immigrants.   Always working full-time and studying, I earned my Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Community College of Philadelphia and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Temple University. Before immigrating to the United States, I was a ballet dancer, performing for National Opera of the Ukraine, Kiev Classical Ballet Theater and other dance companies in Kiev, Ukraine.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Russian Ukrainian

Contact

Tsizer Law, P.C.1101 Worcester RoadSecond FloorFramingham, MA, 01701

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
July 19, 2021

I would recommend Elena. I contacted her during the most difficult time in my life. My husband abandoned me and I, being fully bedridden, barely survived. She immediately found time in her busy schedule and gave a very generous and to the point consult to me and my family. My questions were pretty random and numerous, but she answered each and every question with attention to detail and compassion.

Tim
June 6, 2020

Elena and her staff represented me in a child custody case that resulted in a favorable outcome. She had an assertive and proactive approach, and kept me well informed and engaged in different strategies to consider throughout my case. She is respected by her peers and worked through some challenging negotiations with opposing counsel. As a result, my case was resolved efficiently. Elena was always there to support my case, and I felt confident I was represented by a true professional.

anonymous
July 19, 2018

For the uncontested divorce I was going through I needed a one-off consultation just to make sure all the necessary papers were in order. Elena was very professional, she set up the right expectations of time, cost and final outcome. The meeting went in the expected time frame, she was very focused and advised me in a very throughout and professional manner. We were in front of the judge for 8 min (Worcester Probate Court) and it was done. Thank you, Elena! Highly recommend working with her.

Kim
April 6, 2018

Elena was a pleasure to work with during a very difficult divorce. She is not only very compassionate but her knowledge of the law is outstanding. She was always prepared for all court hearings and conducted herself in a very professional manner. I also feel she gave me great advice and always had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend her! Her Paralegal Julie Royce is also amazing and was wonderful to work with. Between the two of them you couldn't find a better team!

Helena
October 2, 2017

Thank you, Elena Tsizer, for helping me with my recent divorce. This was a very challenging time for me, and very unfamiliar territory. Elena was kind, thoughtful and thorough, pointing out things that I should be mindful of, things that the mediator had not considered. She and her team were available and very responsive to my calls and emails. On the day of court, Elena was prompt and prepared. She was helpful and supportive, making me feel very comfortable and at ease on what was one of the toughest days of my life.

Jennifer
August 21, 2016

Elena is seriously the best attorney, and I know a lot of them. She is courteous and honest but still tough and highly professional. Don't let her petite size fool you - she can be a shark when you need her to be. She helped me through a difficult divorce, told me my options, and provided insight into how the judge was likely to react. A consummate professional always. I highly recommend Elena Tsizer for all your legal needs and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

Corey
July 30, 2015

I start this review by saying that after being involved in a litigation that lasted over 14 months, I have learned quite a bit about divorce proceedings in Massachusetts, and how important it is to be on the same page with your attorney throughout the entire process. I hired Attorney Elena Tsizer after having a terrible experience with my prior lawyer who was basically a charlatan, and extremely dishonest and misleading. Once Elena Tsizer took over my case it was not long before I learned of her vast knowledge of the laws pertaining to divorce in the state, as well as the tax laws, which she is an expert in as well. Elena is very easy to communicate with and will work relentlessly to make sure all the details involved in your case are addressed. Integrity is one of the most important qualities to look for in an attorney, and Elena conducted herself with the utmost integrity in all aspects of my dealings with her. I speak from experience that the divorce process is not an easy one to navigate, but Elena made sure to keep me up-to-date with everything that was going on. She is a brilliant attorney and litigator and we ended up getting the very best result I could have expected in my particularly complex case. Attorney Elena Tsizer's professionalism is second to none and I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
May 28, 2014

I was first introduced to Elena during my search for a divorce lawyer about two years ago. I was first impressed by her empathy and her patience with me during this emotional time frame. Elena always took the time to return my phone calls and listen to my rantings with a calm understanding and compassion like I have never witness before. Her legal knowledge is vast but precise in her presentations to opposing counsel and with judges. Her presentations skills are spot on in any environment delivering a calm but assertive tone. If you are looking for a divorce attorney to help you manage the process, listen to your concerns and act in your best interest, all with a comforting passion for the truth ....... HIRE Elena. You will not be disappointed in any way. I HIGHLY recommend her and her legal team. Side note: Elena's team includes Julie Royle, a paralegal that has the same qualities and attributes as Elena. With this team on your side, the process of divorce becomes much easier.

anonymous
August 27, 2013

We have been in contact with Elena Tsizer for the past couple of years, and her legal advice and the understanding of the individual's needs, goals and the details of the particular situation is at the highest level. She is a knowledgeable attorney who trully acts in the client's best interest. We are very much obliged to her for the expertise, integrity and ongoing legal help.

Joan
July 6, 2013

Elena handled not only my divorce AND got me alimony, but a complicated child support case which originated in another state, and name change as well. Elena is well prepared for court, professional at all times, she keeps her cool and knows the laws. She stuck it out with me through more than 2 years and we won exactly what I wanted. What else can you ask for?

anonymous
July 19, 2021

I would recommend Elena. I contacted her during the most difficult time in my life. My husband abandoned me and I, being fully bedridden, barely survived. She immediately found time in her busy schedule and gave a very generous and to the point consult to me and my family. My questions were pretty random and numerous, but she answered each and every question with attention to detail and compassion.

Tim
June 6, 2020

Elena and her staff represented me in a child custody case that resulted in a favorable outcome. She had an assertive and proactive approach, and kept me well informed and engaged in different strategies to consider throughout my case. She is respected by her peers and worked through some challenging negotiations with opposing counsel. As a result, my case was resolved efficiently. Elena was always there to support my case, and I felt confident I was represented by a true professional.

anonymous
July 19, 2018

For the uncontested divorce I was going through I needed a one-off consultation just to make sure all the necessary papers were in order. Elena was very professional, she set up the right expectations of time, cost and final outcome. The meeting went in the expected time frame, she was very focused and advised me in a very throughout and professional manner. We were in front of the judge for 8 min (Worcester Probate Court) and it was done. Thank you, Elena! Highly recommend working with her.

Kim
April 6, 2018

Elena was a pleasure to work with during a very difficult divorce. She is not only very compassionate but her knowledge of the law is outstanding. She was always prepared for all court hearings and conducted herself in a very professional manner. I also feel she gave me great advice and always had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend her! Her Paralegal Julie Royce is also amazing and was wonderful to work with. Between the two of them you couldn't find a better team!

Helena
October 2, 2017

Thank you, Elena Tsizer, for helping me with my recent divorce. This was a very challenging time for me, and very unfamiliar territory. Elena was kind, thoughtful and thorough, pointing out things that I should be mindful of, things that the mediator had not considered. She and her team were available and very responsive to my calls and emails. On the day of court, Elena was prompt and prepared. She was helpful and supportive, making me feel very comfortable and at ease on what was one of the toughest days of my life.

Jennifer
August 21, 2016

Elena is seriously the best attorney, and I know a lot of them. She is courteous and honest but still tough and highly professional. Don't let her petite size fool you - she can be a shark when you need her to be. She helped me through a difficult divorce, told me my options, and provided insight into how the judge was likely to react. A consummate professional always. I highly recommend Elena Tsizer for all your legal needs and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

Corey
July 30, 2015

I start this review by saying that after being involved in a litigation that lasted over 14 months, I have learned quite a bit about divorce proceedings in Massachusetts, and how important it is to be on the same page with your attorney throughout the entire process. I hired Attorney Elena Tsizer after having a terrible experience with my prior lawyer who was basically a charlatan, and extremely dishonest and misleading. Once Elena Tsizer took over my case it was not long before I learned of her vast knowledge of the laws pertaining to divorce in the state, as well as the tax laws, which she is an expert in as well. Elena is very easy to communicate with and will work relentlessly to make sure all the details involved in your case are addressed. Integrity is one of the most important qualities to look for in an attorney, and Elena conducted herself with the utmost integrity in all aspects of my dealings with her. I speak from experience that the divorce process is not an easy one to navigate, but Elena made sure to keep me up-to-date with everything that was going on. She is a brilliant attorney and litigator and we ended up getting the very best result I could have expected in my particularly complex case. Attorney Elena Tsizer's professionalism is second to none and I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
May 28, 2014

I was first introduced to Elena during my search for a divorce lawyer about two years ago. I was first impressed by her empathy and her patience with me during this emotional time frame. Elena always took the time to return my phone calls and listen to my rantings with a calm understanding and compassion like I have never witness before. Her legal knowledge is vast but precise in her presentations to opposing counsel and with judges. Her presentations skills are spot on in any environment delivering a calm but assertive tone. If you are looking for a divorce attorney to help you manage the process, listen to your concerns and act in your best interest, all with a comforting passion for the truth ....... HIRE Elena. You will not be disappointed in any way. I HIGHLY recommend her and her legal team. Side note: Elena's team includes Julie Royle, a paralegal that has the same qualities and attributes as Elena. With this team on your side, the process of divorce becomes much easier.

anonymous
August 27, 2013

We have been in contact with Elena Tsizer for the past couple of years, and her legal advice and the understanding of the individual's needs, goals and the details of the particular situation is at the highest level. She is a knowledgeable attorney who trully acts in the client's best interest. We are very much obliged to her for the expertise, integrity and ongoing legal help.

Joan
July 6, 2013

Elena handled not only my divorce AND got me alimony, but a complicated child support case which originated in another state, and name change as well. Elena is well prepared for court, professional at all times, she keeps her cool and knows the laws. She stuck it out with me through more than 2 years and we won exactly what I wanted. What else can you ask for?

anonymous
July 19, 2021

I would recommend Elena. I contacted her during the most difficult time in my life. My husband abandoned me and I, being fully bedridden, barely survived. She immediately found time in her busy schedule and gave a very generous and to the point consult to me and my family. My questions were pretty random and numerous, but she answered each and every question with attention to detail and compassion.

Tim
June 6, 2020

Elena and her staff represented me in a child custody case that resulted in a favorable outcome. She had an assertive and proactive approach, and kept me well informed and engaged in different strategies to consider throughout my case. She is respected by her peers and worked through some challenging negotiations with opposing counsel. As a result, my case was resolved efficiently. Elena was always there to support my case, and I felt confident I was represented by a true professional.

anonymous
July 19, 2018

For the uncontested divorce I was going through I needed a one-off consultation just to make sure all the necessary papers were in order. Elena was very professional, she set up the right expectations of time, cost and final outcome. The meeting went in the expected time frame, she was very focused and advised me in a very throughout and professional manner. We were in front of the judge for 8 min (Worcester Probate Court) and it was done. Thank you, Elena! Highly recommend working with her.

Kim
April 6, 2018

Elena was a pleasure to work with during a very difficult divorce. She is not only very compassionate but her knowledge of the law is outstanding. She was always prepared for all court hearings and conducted herself in a very professional manner. I also feel she gave me great advice and always had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend her! Her Paralegal Julie Royce is also amazing and was wonderful to work with. Between the two of them you couldn't find a better team!

Helena
October 2, 2017

Thank you, Elena Tsizer, for helping me with my recent divorce. This was a very challenging time for me, and very unfamiliar territory. Elena was kind, thoughtful and thorough, pointing out things that I should be mindful of, things that the mediator had not considered. She and her team were available and very responsive to my calls and emails. On the day of court, Elena was prompt and prepared. She was helpful and supportive, making me feel very comfortable and at ease on what was one of the toughest days of my life.

Jennifer
August 21, 2016

Elena is seriously the best attorney, and I know a lot of them. She is courteous and honest but still tough and highly professional. Don't let her petite size fool you - she can be a shark when you need her to be. She helped me through a difficult divorce, told me my options, and provided insight into how the judge was likely to react. A consummate professional always. I highly recommend Elena Tsizer for all your legal needs and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

Corey
July 30, 2015

I start this review by saying that after being involved in a litigation that lasted over 14 months, I have learned quite a bit about divorce proceedings in Massachusetts, and how important it is to be on the same page with your attorney throughout the entire process. I hired Attorney Elena Tsizer after having a terrible experience with my prior lawyer who was basically a charlatan, and extremely dishonest and misleading. Once Elena Tsizer took over my case it was not long before I learned of her vast knowledge of the laws pertaining to divorce in the state, as well as the tax laws, which she is an expert in as well. Elena is very easy to communicate with and will work relentlessly to make sure all the details involved in your case are addressed. Integrity is one of the most important qualities to look for in an attorney, and Elena conducted herself with the utmost integrity in all aspects of my dealings with her. I speak from experience that the divorce process is not an easy one to navigate, but Elena made sure to keep me up-to-date with everything that was going on. She is a brilliant attorney and litigator and we ended up getting the very best result I could have expected in my particularly complex case. Attorney Elena Tsizer's professionalism is second to none and I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
May 28, 2014

I was first introduced to Elena during my search for a divorce lawyer about two years ago. I was first impressed by her empathy and her patience with me during this emotional time frame. Elena always took the time to return my phone calls and listen to my rantings with a calm understanding and compassion like I have never witness before. Her legal knowledge is vast but precise in her presentations to opposing counsel and with judges. Her presentations skills are spot on in any environment delivering a calm but assertive tone. If you are looking for a divorce attorney to help you manage the process, listen to your concerns and act in your best interest, all with a comforting passion for the truth ....... HIRE Elena. You will not be disappointed in any way. I HIGHLY recommend her and her legal team. Side note: Elena's team includes Julie Royle, a paralegal that has the same qualities and attributes as Elena. With this team on your side, the process of divorce becomes much easier.

anonymous
August 27, 2013

We have been in contact with Elena Tsizer for the past couple of years, and her legal advice and the understanding of the individual's needs, goals and the details of the particular situation is at the highest level. She is a knowledgeable attorney who trully acts in the client's best interest. We are very much obliged to her for the expertise, integrity and ongoing legal help.

Joan
July 6, 2013

Elena handled not only my divorce AND got me alimony, but a complicated child support case which originated in another state, and name change as well. Elena is well prepared for court, professional at all times, she keeps her cool and knows the laws. She stuck it out with me through more than 2 years and we won exactly what I wanted. What else can you ask for?