Michael A. Gerstein

Michael A. Gerstein is a Massachusetts attorney and a partner at Phillips, Gerstein & Channen, L.L.P., who handles estate planning, business organizations, tax law, real estate conveyancing and development, family law, divorce, personal injury, civil litigation, mediation, and conciliation. He works with individuals, families, and businesses that need legal guidance. His practice includes planning for assets, forming business entities, resolving contract disputes, handling real estate concerns, and addressing family lawsuits and disputes. Mr. Gerstein focuses on preparation, communication, and attention to each client’s needs.

Mr. Gerstein earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland, where he graduated with honors. He received a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. His tax education supports his work with estate planning, business operations, and financial issues that affect clients. He is admitted in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court.

Mr. Gerstein has practiced law since his admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 1977. His career includes leadership as a past President of the Haverhill Bar Association and membership in the Massachusetts Bar Association. He has taught tax law at Northern Essex Community College and has presented seminars on starting new businesses, choosing legal entities, first time homebuyer issues, tax law, and estate planning. His background allows him to guide clients through both routine matters and complex disputes.

Michael A. Gerstein helps people by giving them steady legal support during stressful decisions. In estate planning, he helps clients prepare plans that reflect their goals. In business matters, he assists with entity formation, operations, disputes, and transactions. In family and divorce cases, he uses experience and sensitivity to address serious personal concerns. He also handles personal injury, real estate, and civil litigation matters, including motor vehicle accidents, contract disputes, business separations, and real estate controversies. Through mediation and conciliation, Mr. Gerstein helps parties seek fair, workable resolutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Phillips, Gerstein & Channen, LLP
• President, Haverhill Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  LLM in Major: Taxation
• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts With Honors

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