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Joel Michael Grafstein

Joel Michael Grafstein

4.8
6 reviews

114 West Main Street, Suite 105, New Britain, CT 06051

Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and 2 more

About Joel Michael Grafstein

Joel Michael Grafstein is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter 13 and 2 other areas of law. Joel received a B.S. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years. Joel practices at Grafstein & Arcaro, LLC in New Britain, CT.

Joel Michael Grafstein (New Britain, Connecticut)

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Champion Badge Gold

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Joel Michael Grafstein got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
4.7
Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by Gayle
May 31, 2023
Hired Attorney

Working with joel and his team was a pleasure. When making a very hard decsion and life change, they were there when I needed support, through the entire process.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by Rachel
May 31, 2023
Hired Attorney

Attorney Grafstein is the perfect combination of kind, knowledgeable, and prompt. He is an incredible attorney and I felt comfortable through the whole process with him. Couldn’t ask for better.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2022
Hired Attorney

Working with Attorney Joel Grafstein was a pleasure. He will take all your information and advise you to what is the best approach for your situation. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in simple terms. His staff is just amazing and always kind, courteous and professional. My case was seamless and handled with such care. It put me at ease with zero stress, knowing I was in such good hands. I would 1000% recommend Attorney Joel Grafstein.

 
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2013
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Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
January 13, 2011
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Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2010
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Other 4
    • Chapter 7
    • Chapter 13
    • Bankruptcy Litigation
    • Bankruptcy / Chapter 7

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Grafstein & Arcaro, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Co v. Budnick (In re Budnick), 08-32646 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2012)
    In re Sadowski, 473 B.R. 12 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2011)
    O'Neil Trustee v. Jones (In re Jones), 403 B.R. 278 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2009)
    In re Clark, 401 B.R. 75 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2009)
    Saucier vs. Quantum Varde Asset Fund, LLC (In re Saucier), 353 B.R. 383 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2006)
    Novak v. Woodin (Woodin), 294 B.R. 436 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2003)
    McNamara v. Saxe (McNamara), 281 B.R. 799 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2002) featured in Lexis/Nexus Bankruptcy Cases of Note, 2002
    Tyler v. Reilly (Reilly), 213 B.R. 50 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1997) featured in Consumer Bankruptcy News 1997
    Norwich Savings Society v. Flonnes (In re Flonnes), 183 B.R. 37 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1995)
    In re Faita, 164 B.R. 6 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1994)
    State of Connecticut v. Anthony Novak, Trustee (In re Community Associates, Inc.)
    173 B.R. 824 (D.C. D. Conn. 1994)
    In re Fournier, 169 B.R. 282 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1994)
    D'Angona, 107 B.R. 448 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1989)
    In re Pabis, 62 B.R. 633 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1986).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1974, Connecticut
    1974, New York
    U.S. Tax Court
    U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    Memberships
    Connecticut (Board of Directors: Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section, 1999-2016) Bar Association. Member Consumer Bankruptcy Roundtable 1998 to present.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York Law School
    Class of 1973
    J.D.

    New York University
    Class of 1974
    LL.M.
    Other Education
    University of Bridgeport
    Class of 1970
    B.S.
    Education
  • Special Agencies
    Former Panel Bankruptcy Trustee 1978-1982. Director Legal Affairs FEMA Region 1 1976-1988

Joel Michael Grafstein

Member at Grafstein & Arcaro, LLC
4.8
6 reviews

114 West Main Street, Suite 105New Britain, CT 06051U.S.A.

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