Primary Focus
Landlord-Tenant & Evictions
Representation for landlords and tenants in Massachusetts Housing Court and District Court, with particular experience in evictions and difficult housing disputes.
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East Longmeadow Attorney Serving Massachusetts
Practical legal counsel for landlord-tenant and eviction matters, probate, and family law. Based in East Longmeadow and representing clients throughout Massachusetts.
17+ years licensed
400+ landlord-tenant matters*
Statewide Massachusetts representation
Lance S. Chavin
Attorney at Law
Based in Western Massachusetts
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Representing clients throughout Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Practical Counsel Across a Range of Legal Matters
Attorney Chavin's practice is led by extensive landlord-tenant experience, with additional representation in probate, family law, and general practice matters.
Probate & Estate Matters
Estate administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, contested estates, and related probate matters.
Family Law
Divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, modifications, contempt and enforcement, paternity, and restraining-order matters.
General Practice
Attorney Chavin accepts a broad range of legal matters and can discuss whether his office is an appropriate fit for your situation.
Why Attorney Chavin
Knowledge, Courtroom Experience, and a Practical Approach
Legal problems are rarely convenient. Attorney Chavin focuses on understanding the problem, explaining realistic options, and moving the matter forward.
Extensive Housing ExperienceMore than 400 landlord-tenant matters reported on Avvo, including substantial Housing Court work.
Difficult MattersExperience with contested cases, defenses and counterclaims, post-judgment issues, and appeals.
Responsive & PracticalDirect communication and advice focused on the realities of the client's legal situation.
Statewide RepresentationBased in Western Massachusetts and available for appropriate matters throughout the Commonwealth.
Landlords, Property Managers & Investors
From the First Notice Through Court — and Beyond
Attorney Chavin handles the eviction process from beginning to resolution and is also available to enter existing cases when legal representation is needed. Ongoing relationships with property owners, property managers, and management companies are welcome.
NonpaymentLease violationsNuisance & property damageUnauthorized occupantsDefenses & counterclaimsPost-judgment proceedingsCommercial tenanciesAppeals
Landlord-Tenant & Evictions
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
Attorney Chavin's Avvo profile currently reports a 4.5 out of 5 client review score based on 23 client reviews.
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Attorney Chavin
Approachable Counsel. Practical Representation.
Attorney Chavin has practiced law in Massachusetts since 2008. His practice includes substantial experience in landlord-tenant matters, along with probate, family law, and general practice representation.
Whether a matter is straightforward or has become difficult, the goal is the same: understand the facts, identify realistic legal options, and provide focused representation.
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Contact the Office to Discuss Your Legal Matter
Free initial consultation: first 45 minutes at no charge.