Avi Meir Lev, Estate Planning Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Formation · 3.7/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
PartneratHinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing estate planning in Boston since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 3.7 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Avi Meir Lev is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Formation. Avi has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Estate Tax · Formation
- Handles Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Formation matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Avi Meir Lev: Avi Meir Lev is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Formation. Avi has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Avi's practice areas in Boston
Avi concentrates on estate planning, estate tax, formation, international tax, and irs. Each area below outlines the kind of case Avi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Tax
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Formation
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International Tax
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IRS
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Tax Litigation
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Trusts
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Estate Planning cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Avi takes estate planning matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avi agrees to represent you.
Estate Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Avi takes estate tax matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avi agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Avi takes formation matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avi agrees to represent you.
International Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Avi takes international tax matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avi agrees to represent you.
IRS cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Avi takes irs matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avi agrees to represent you.
Biography
Avi Meir Lev, estate planning attorney serving Boston
Avi Meir Lev is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Formation. Avi has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 client reviews. Avi works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on estate planning matters across the region.
Avi Meir Lev is a lawyer practicing taxation, federal income tax, state taxation and 9 other areas of law. Avi received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Avi practices at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP in Boston, MA.
How Avi handles estate planning matters
Avi Meir Lev is a lawyer practicing taxation, federal income tax, state taxation and 9 other areas of law. Avi received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Avi practices at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP in Boston, MA.
The kind of cases Avi takes
Avi reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, estate tax, and formation matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Avi studied and practices
Boston University
LL.M. Valedictorian · 2002
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Avi's state bar admissions
U.S. Tax Court
2000 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1998 · ACTIVE
Oregon
1980 · ACTIVE
Avi studied at LL.M. Valedictorian in Boston University and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Avi completed LL.M. Valedictorian in Boston University and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Avi runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Avi's legal honors and published work
Avi has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Avi's professional memberships and bar associations
Boston Bar Association
Member, Tax Section) American Bar Association (Member, Tax Section · membership
Locations
Avi Meir Lev's office in Boston
Avi's primary office is at 28 State Street, 29th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109-1775. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
28 State Street, 29th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-1775
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Client reviews of Avi Meir Lev — 3.7/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Avi. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Boston.
3.7
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How to hire Avi Meir Lev — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Avi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Avi charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avi's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Avi will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Avi
Avi discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Avi confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Avi's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Avi Meir Lev
How much does it cost to hire Avi for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avi walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Avi offer a free consultation?
Avi charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avi's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Avi's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Avi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Avi take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Avi is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Avi will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Avi?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Avi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Avi accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Avi's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Estate Planning attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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