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Laurel Bretta

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Licensed for 36 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Since establishing a private practice, Attorney Bretta represents clients in areas such as tax, bankruptcy, corporate and business law, and immigration matters.Ms. Bretta has had several notable achievements in Bankruptcy Court, including but not limited to, three first-impression decisions in her clients’ favor.She litigated the first case in which a debtor’s chapter 13 bankruptcy was dismissed as a result of bad faith filing. She successfully litigated on behalf of a client who sought to modify his mortgage on a property which housed a portion of his principal residence in order to save a substantial amount of money, reducing his mortgage from $196,000 to $36,000, and saving the property from foreclosure.Attorney Bretta also argued a case which appeared in Lawyer’s Weekly, in which she won an appeal before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, modifying a judgment against a bank in which a mortgage was improperly recorded against the incorrect property. Recently, she won an appeal before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel involving a $2.1 Million Judgment against her client.Ms. Bretta has also litigated several waiver and cancellation of removal cases in the United States Immigration Court in Boston, Massachusetts. In each instance, she has been able to obtain a favorable result of a Waiver or a Cancellation of Removal for her client, and, eventually, preserve their resident status in the United States.Attorney Bretta is also knowledgeable in the defense of “responsible person” penalties before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as the Department of Revenue, and deals with both taxing authorities, as part of bankruptcy work, and as income tax advocacy services outside of the bankruptcy forum.Attorney Bretta has been admitted to practice in both state and federal Courts, such as:Attorney Bretta is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, and frequently provides pro bono services through various agencies in the Boston area.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Language

English

Contact

Bretta Law Advisors, P.C.77 Mystic AveMedford, MA, 02155-4613

Office: (781) 219-0335

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sheila
January 7, 2021

Attorney Laurel Bretta was such a blessing to me during a Very challenging time, as I had to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy due to a divorce and other family crisis’ all happening at once. I was so overwhelmed by my situation but Laurel put me at ease and supported me throughout the entire process. She was able to have much debt eliminated and a payment plan set up for the rest so that the situation became much more manageable for me. I am extremely grateful for her support and highly recommend her if you are in need of a bankruptcy lawyer. She will help you to get to a much better place!

Catherine
September 28, 2020

Attorney Bretta did my estate planning and also helped me with my mother’s complex estate planning. She is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.

Lauren
September 24, 2020

Laurel was very hard working and always available when I needed her (and I had a lot of questions). She always assured me that everything was going to be okay and not to worry. I highly recommended her!

Cheryl
September 15, 2020

Atty Bretta welcomes you as if you have known her forever. She is a professional expert. One whom may be trusted. Thankyou for you help and knowledge pertaining to my situation.

FRANK
February 20, 2020

Laurel was just wonderful , she was very compassionate to my wife's needs . She kept in constant touch with me via email , and if I had any questions or concerns she would call me on the phone. My wife has many health concerns and she was very understanding to our needs. If I needed to talk to her she would not hesitate to give me a phone call. She is very professional and she is a Sweetheart. Laurel , ...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my wife and I . Not only are you a good lawyer, but you are truly a wonderful person....and a friend forever . Sincerely , Frank and Marylee.

Dennis
December 27, 2019

Laurel worked with me on family issues and settlements with siblings. I was very comfortable in court with her representing me and coming to a satisfactory settlement. I highly recommend her.

Michael
December 24, 2019

Atty. Bretta was hired to help with a difficult probate matter after the deaths of my parents and sale of their home. Laurel was able to bring the matter to a close in a short time, with extremely satisfying results, with her polite determination and legal expertise, thus avoiding a lengthy, costly and nasty court battle.

David Kahler
October 19, 2019

I have been working with Laurel for the past year to overcome what I thought was an insurmountable issue of divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy and Dept of Labor and after one year it looks like I will come out with a path for future success, this would not have happened without the counseling and friendship that Laurel has provided for the past year, she provides accurate, safe counseling.

anonymous
September 12, 2019

Laurel and her team were amazing! They handled my situation very professionally and gave me the peace of mind I was so in need of. From the moment I called the office I felt a sense of relief , and a weight has been started to be lifted of my shoulders. The process was short and the day of the court was the longest ( in my eyes) it took literally 5 mins and I was relieved, clear minded, and felt the peace I needed. After the process I got to talk to Laurel who answered some questions , she gave me her honest opinion and an open door policy to reach out to her. I highly recommend her and her staff SB , Everett MA

Irene
September 1, 2016

I was in the middle of a "legal situation" and the outlook was not good and i was going to lose my home. A friend recommend Attorney Bretta because he had worked with her in the past. The service was incredible. Laurel was able to accomplish in months what the previous attorney couldn't do in over a year. She is very accommodating, even coming out to my home when needed. Laurel kept me informed on every thing that was happening in my case. She went above and beyond what I was expecting. Even taking time out of her weekend to come to my home to follow up on paperwork. She is totally honest and upfront on everything that is happening. I look at Laurel as a friend more than my attorney. If you want excellent service with 100% honesty then Laurel Bretta is the person you are looking for. I only wish I had been directed to her a lot sooner.

Sheila
January 7, 2021

Attorney Laurel Bretta was such a blessing to me during a Very challenging time, as I had to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy due to a divorce and other family crisis’ all happening at once. I was so overwhelmed by my situation but Laurel put me at ease and supported me throughout the entire process. She was able to have much debt eliminated and a payment plan set up for the rest so that the situation became much more manageable for me. I am extremely grateful for her support and highly recommend her if you are in need of a bankruptcy lawyer. She will help you to get to a much better place!

Catherine
September 28, 2020

Attorney Bretta did my estate planning and also helped me with my mother’s complex estate planning. She is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.

Lauren
September 24, 2020

Laurel was very hard working and always available when I needed her (and I had a lot of questions). She always assured me that everything was going to be okay and not to worry. I highly recommended her!

Cheryl
September 15, 2020

Atty Bretta welcomes you as if you have known her forever. She is a professional expert. One whom may be trusted. Thankyou for you help and knowledge pertaining to my situation.

FRANK
February 20, 2020

Laurel was just wonderful , she was very compassionate to my wife's needs . She kept in constant touch with me via email , and if I had any questions or concerns she would call me on the phone. My wife has many health concerns and she was very understanding to our needs. If I needed to talk to her she would not hesitate to give me a phone call. She is very professional and she is a Sweetheart. Laurel , ...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my wife and I . Not only are you a good lawyer, but you are truly a wonderful person....and a friend forever . Sincerely , Frank and Marylee.

Dennis
December 27, 2019

Laurel worked with me on family issues and settlements with siblings. I was very comfortable in court with her representing me and coming to a satisfactory settlement. I highly recommend her.

Michael
December 24, 2019

Atty. Bretta was hired to help with a difficult probate matter after the deaths of my parents and sale of their home. Laurel was able to bring the matter to a close in a short time, with extremely satisfying results, with her polite determination and legal expertise, thus avoiding a lengthy, costly and nasty court battle.

David Kahler
October 19, 2019

I have been working with Laurel for the past year to overcome what I thought was an insurmountable issue of divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy and Dept of Labor and after one year it looks like I will come out with a path for future success, this would not have happened without the counseling and friendship that Laurel has provided for the past year, she provides accurate, safe counseling.

anonymous
September 12, 2019

Laurel and her team were amazing! They handled my situation very professionally and gave me the peace of mind I was so in need of. From the moment I called the office I felt a sense of relief , and a weight has been started to be lifted of my shoulders. The process was short and the day of the court was the longest ( in my eyes) it took literally 5 mins and I was relieved, clear minded, and felt the peace I needed. After the process I got to talk to Laurel who answered some questions , she gave me her honest opinion and an open door policy to reach out to her. I highly recommend her and her staff SB , Everett MA

Irene
September 1, 2016

I was in the middle of a "legal situation" and the outlook was not good and i was going to lose my home. A friend recommend Attorney Bretta because he had worked with her in the past. The service was incredible. Laurel was able to accomplish in months what the previous attorney couldn't do in over a year. She is very accommodating, even coming out to my home when needed. Laurel kept me informed on every thing that was happening in my case. She went above and beyond what I was expecting. Even taking time out of her weekend to come to my home to follow up on paperwork. She is totally honest and upfront on everything that is happening. I look at Laurel as a friend more than my attorney. If you want excellent service with 100% honesty then Laurel Bretta is the person you are looking for. I only wish I had been directed to her a lot sooner.

Sheila
January 7, 2021

Attorney Laurel Bretta was such a blessing to me during a Very challenging time, as I had to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy due to a divorce and other family crisis’ all happening at once. I was so overwhelmed by my situation but Laurel put me at ease and supported me throughout the entire process. She was able to have much debt eliminated and a payment plan set up for the rest so that the situation became much more manageable for me. I am extremely grateful for her support and highly recommend her if you are in need of a bankruptcy lawyer. She will help you to get to a much better place!

Catherine
September 28, 2020

Attorney Bretta did my estate planning and also helped me with my mother’s complex estate planning. She is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.

Lauren
September 24, 2020

Laurel was very hard working and always available when I needed her (and I had a lot of questions). She always assured me that everything was going to be okay and not to worry. I highly recommended her!

Cheryl
September 15, 2020

Atty Bretta welcomes you as if you have known her forever. She is a professional expert. One whom may be trusted. Thankyou for you help and knowledge pertaining to my situation.

FRANK
February 20, 2020

Laurel was just wonderful , she was very compassionate to my wife's needs . She kept in constant touch with me via email , and if I had any questions or concerns she would call me on the phone. My wife has many health concerns and she was very understanding to our needs. If I needed to talk to her she would not hesitate to give me a phone call. She is very professional and she is a Sweetheart. Laurel , ...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my wife and I . Not only are you a good lawyer, but you are truly a wonderful person....and a friend forever . Sincerely , Frank and Marylee.

Dennis
December 27, 2019

Laurel worked with me on family issues and settlements with siblings. I was very comfortable in court with her representing me and coming to a satisfactory settlement. I highly recommend her.

Michael
December 24, 2019

Atty. Bretta was hired to help with a difficult probate matter after the deaths of my parents and sale of their home. Laurel was able to bring the matter to a close in a short time, with extremely satisfying results, with her polite determination and legal expertise, thus avoiding a lengthy, costly and nasty court battle.

David Kahler
October 19, 2019

I have been working with Laurel for the past year to overcome what I thought was an insurmountable issue of divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy and Dept of Labor and after one year it looks like I will come out with a path for future success, this would not have happened without the counseling and friendship that Laurel has provided for the past year, she provides accurate, safe counseling.

anonymous
September 12, 2019

Laurel and her team were amazing! They handled my situation very professionally and gave me the peace of mind I was so in need of. From the moment I called the office I felt a sense of relief , and a weight has been started to be lifted of my shoulders. The process was short and the day of the court was the longest ( in my eyes) it took literally 5 mins and I was relieved, clear minded, and felt the peace I needed. After the process I got to talk to Laurel who answered some questions , she gave me her honest opinion and an open door policy to reach out to her. I highly recommend her and her staff SB , Everett MA

Irene
September 1, 2016

I was in the middle of a "legal situation" and the outlook was not good and i was going to lose my home. A friend recommend Attorney Bretta because he had worked with her in the past. The service was incredible. Laurel was able to accomplish in months what the previous attorney couldn't do in over a year. She is very accommodating, even coming out to my home when needed. Laurel kept me informed on every thing that was happening in my case. She went above and beyond what I was expecting. Even taking time out of her weekend to come to my home to follow up on paperwork. She is totally honest and upfront on everything that is happening. I look at Laurel as a friend more than my attorney. If you want excellent service with 100% honesty then Laurel Bretta is the person you are looking for. I only wish I had been directed to her a lot sooner.