Atty. Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz

Atty. Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz

Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Boston Boston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz at a glance

Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999). Educated at Boston University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Cornell University B.A. Government Cornell University B.A. with distinction in all subjects (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Ellen practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz's law office located?
Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz handle?
Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz focuses on probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz practiced law?
Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Education

Boston University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Cornell University B.A. Government Cornell University B.A. with distinction in all subjects
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999

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