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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 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.

Main office

Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP

28 State Street, 29th Floor

Boston, MA 02109-1775

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Client feedback

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

4 client reviews

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Hiring guide

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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