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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.

I concentrate in Elder Law and Estate Planning, including Medicaid Planning, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney.  I am a former teacher and reference librarian, and I have served as a Trustee of the Tewksbury Public Library.

I am a practicing attorney, focusing in immigration law and estate planning. I assist clients with a number of immigration matters, including green card applications for spouses and other family members, fiancé visas, citizenship petitions, and employment-based green cards and visas. I enjoy providing personalized legal services for my clients, who can reach me by cell phone at any time.I have represented clients in removal proceedings and asylum hearings in Immigration Court. I have also drafted a number of wills and trusts for clients, with particular attention paid to the taxation ramifications of bequests to . citizens.In addition to my legal practice, I have written content for a number of journals, law firms, practice manuals, newspapers, magazines and online media on both legal and non-legal topics.Specialties: asylum law, adjustment applications, business immigration, international law, real estate law, naturalization, trusts and estates, probate, legal writing

"I learned the real estate business at the dinner table. Growing up, my parents bought and sold property. They also own several rental properties. I accompanied my family to property showings, closings, and leasing transactions. Therefore, I learned all of the detailed components of deal-making from an early age (and learned from their mistakes.)". "My legal training and litigation experience increased my knowledge of the intimate particulars that go into real estate transactions. I am different from other real estate attorneys because I have worked on all sides of the transaction: in the lending department at banks, in collections, and as real estate attorney. Handling 100’s of purchase negotiations made me an expert negotiator. My previous training as a Social Worker and Life Coach has also made me an excellent listener.". "More recently, I have used my extensive knowledge of real estate transactions to assist people facing foreclosure and short sales.  I am adept at understanding all collections matters from the inside out, including loan modifications, bankruptcy, repossessions, and credit reporting issues.". "Buying and selling a home is one of life’s biggest stressors. I am a true believer, however, that life is all about expectations. Due to my wealth of knowledge and experience regarding real estate transactions, I can take away your stress by setting up expectations and answering all your questions up front. I will keep you informed every step of the way and consult with you about your options so you can feel comfortable throughout the entire transaction and even after the transaction ends.”

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Medford and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Medford and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Medford and surrounding areas.