George Golderesi’s Home Sale Sparks Legal Controversy
SPRINGFIELD — Disabled veteran George Golderesi is embroiled in a legal quagmire following an unexpected sale of his home on Pinta Circle, a process he claims he was misled about and did not consent to. In February, the house, which had been condemned after a July 2024 fire, was sold for $285,000, while Golderesi believed renovations were still underway.
Holyoke City Councilman David K. Bartley facilitated the sale, asserting that his actions were not fraudulent. However, Golderesi contends that he was unaware his home had changed hands for over a month and that he did not give Bartley permission to act on his behalf. Golderesi had signed a power of attorney form, believing it pertained to repair work on the home, not a sale.
After engaging a different attorney, John Tatoian, who reported Bartley to the state Board of Bar Overseers for alleged misconduct, Golderesi learned that the supposed $285,000 sale had not resulted in any funds being transferred. Bartley later admitted that his signed deed inaccurately stated a financial transaction occurred.
The situation became more complex when Bartley’s involvement with a company named Empire One Investments surfaced; he is listed as a director. The property was quickly transferred to another entity following Golderesi’s confusion over the transaction.
Tatoian’s complaint to the Board of Bar Overseers, which is reportedly under investigation, has drawn public scrutiny to Bartley’s actions. As of now, Golderesi remains displaced, relying on friends and hotels while the future of his once cherished home remains uncertain.
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