Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz

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Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz: Attorney with Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz is the founding partner of Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. and an experienced civil litigator. She has tried more than ten jury trials, countless bench trials and more than a dozen arbitrations. She has argued several appeals and is well-versed in the procedures of the state and federal courts in Massachusetts. Ms. Tanowitz represents clients in landlord/tenant matters, contract disputes, real estate disputes, condominium issues, disputes surrounding home improvement projects and general business disputes.

Ms. Tanowitz has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1995 and the New York Bar since 1996. She is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the First Circuit as well as the Federal District Courts for Massachusetts, the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with high honors in American Studies and History. She earned her law degree from Boston College Law School.

Prior to opening her own law firm in 2002, Ms. Tanowitz worked as an associate at several firms in the Boston area handling a wide range of litigation matters, including insurance defense for the travel industry, general business disputes and real estate litigation.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Construction Disputes
  • Business Litigation
  • Condominium Disputes
  • Residential Disputes

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Brandeis University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, History/American Studies, 1992
Law School Attended:
Boston College Law School, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Massachusetts; 1996, New York; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 2001, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; 2001, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; 2007, United States Supreme Court; 2011, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Reported Cases:

Bassett v. Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, 204 F.3d 343 (2d Cir. 2000)
Paster v. Putney Student Travel, CV 99-2062 RSWL, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9194 (C.D. Cal. June 9, 1999)
Schechter v. Tauck Tours, Inc., 17 F. Supp.2d 255 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) (drafted brief)

Bloom Construction Co., Inc. v. Upham, Civil Action 2000-01560 (Essex Sup. Ct. May 17, 2004)
Fleet National Bank v. Yolanda Pirolli as Executrix of the Estate of Michael J. Pirolli, Civil Action 97-4586C 12 M.L.W. 372 (Suffolk Sup. Ct. Aug. 2000)

Certifications:
Super Lawyer 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
ISLN:
910035826

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (7 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/14/18 in Litigation

    I have known Ellen for several years and find her to be an excellent lawyer, very smart, detail oriented and trustworthy.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/31/18 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/31/18 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/17/18 in Landlord and Tenant Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/17/18 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/17/18 in Construction Law

    Ellen is a top notch construction defect litigator. She has a great understanding of the law and is diligent in seeking the best results for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/17/18 in Litigation

    Ellen is an extremely competent and knowledgeable litigator. Her analytical skills are top notch, and she is an excellent negotiator. Ellen has excellent courtroom skills with consistent attention to detail and proper procedure. She is a compassionat... Read more

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5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Ellen Tanowitz is an accomplished, competent and compassionate attorney who listens to her clients and speaks with them in a manner that doesn't require a legal degree to understand. Ellen worked on...

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617-249-0867  Fax

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