About Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz

Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz is the founding partner of Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. and an experienced civil litigator. She has tried more than ten jury trials, countless bench trials and more than a dozen arbitrations. She has argued several appeals and is well-versed in the procedures of the state and federal courts in Massachusetts. Ms. Tanowitz represents clients in landlord/tenant matters, contract disputes, real estate disputes, condominium issues, disputes surrounding home improvement projects and general business disputes.

Ms. Tanowitz has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1995 and the New York Bar since 1996. She is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the First Circuit as well as the Federal District Courts for Massachusetts, the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with high honors in American Studies and History. She earned her law degree from Boston College Law School.

Prior to opening her own law firm in 2002, Ms. Tanowitz worked as an associate at several firms in the Boston area handling a wide range of litigation matters, including insurance defense for the travel industry, general business disputes and real estate litigation.

 

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Posted by John
April 05, 2022
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Ellen Tanowitz is an accomplished, competent and compassionate attorney who listens to her clients and speaks with them in a manner that doesn't require a legal degree to understand. Ellen worked on my issue throughout the Covid outbreak and through several Covid delayed court hearings, communicating with associates on matters outside her expertose when necessary and resolved the issue out of court and to my satisfaction. My experience with Ellen and her office staff was the most personable relationship I have ever experienced and I highly recommend Ellen Tanpwitz when you may need legal assistance.

 
Business Law
Posted by Jane
February 18, 2022
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I was referred to Ellen by another attorney for whom I had great respect. The case involved a complicated unpaid wages situation, and the referring lawyer told me I couldn't afford his fees and hat Ellen would do an excellent job on a contingency basis. She worked out a satisfactory settlement, and when the former employer stopped complying with the payment schedule, she got him to pay (so as to avoid going back to court.) I can't say enough about her responsiveness and effectiveness. This was a 100% satisfactory experience and I recommend her wholeheartedly.

 
Construction Law
Posted by Courtney
November 04, 2021
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My wife and I were referred to Tanowitz Law Office by another attorney because the logistics and expertise required to move forward was beyond the cope of that firm. After speaking with Ellen Tanowitz, we were impressed by her knowledge of the law and her experience as a litigator. It took several years but, with Ellen’s steadfast determination, we were able to resolve our complaint. I highly recommend Tanowitz Law Office and their staff of experienced attorneys.

 
Litigation
Posted by Macy
May 12, 2021
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Ellen is an excellent attorney. She won us a case against a contractor. She has great expertise in her field and is able to accurately find opponent’s weakness. She has reasonable price for her services and promptly responds to any emails. We won’t be hesitated to recommend her to anyone. THANK YOU, Ellen!

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2020
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I contacted Ellen regarding a matter that needed immediate attention and she dove in to help right away. She was very responsive to my questions and thorough in her review of documents. She helped me come to a good resolution to my case.

Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2019
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I cannot recommend Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz highly enough. She is astute, thoughtful and compassionate. She helped me with a complex problem and it was solved in weeks.

Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
August 24, 2018
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Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
May 25, 2018
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Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz represented me against my former landlord, who had violated a dozen landlord-tenant laws. Ms. Tanowitz and her colleagues were, at every stage of a very stressful experience, professional, reliable, trustworthy, and responsive. She was fair both to me, as well as to my landlord, because she explained clearly the ways my landlord had violated the law, and how she had not. Ms. Tanowitz always patiently helped me see the big picture; I moved out, and we ultimately won!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 4
    • Landlord/Tenant
    • Construction Disputes
    • Condominium Disputes
    • Residential Disputes

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases

    Bassett v. Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, 204 F.3d 343 (2d Cir. 2000)
    Paster v. Putney Student Travel, CV 99-2062 RSWL, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9194 (C.D. Cal. June 9, 1999)
    Schechter v. Tauck Tours, Inc., 17 F. Supp.2d 255 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) (drafted brief)

    Bloom Construction Co., Inc. v. Upham, Civil Action 2000-01560 (Essex Sup. Ct. May 17, 2004)

    Fleet National Bank v. Yol
    a Pirolli as Executrix of the Estate of Michael J. Pirolli, Civil Action 97-4586C 12 M.L.W. 372 (Suffolk Sup. Ct. Aug. 2000)
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Massachusetts
    1996, New York
    1996, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    2001, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    2001, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    2007, United States Supreme Court
    2011, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston College Law School
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brandeis University
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, History/American Studies
    Legal Certifications
    Super Lawyer 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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    Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz was admitted in 1995 to the State of Massachusetts.
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  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. was established in 2002.