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Robert George
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Fiskedale, MA Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(508) 347-7114 509 Main St.
 Fiskedale, MA 01518
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Estate Planning
University of Maine School of Law
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Attorney George provides competent, aggressive representation. He is a problem solver who can shepherd his clients through complex life issues. Whether it means sorting out a personal or financial problem, launching a new business, helping buy a new house or drafting an appropriate estate plan, he finds the solution that's right for you.

He has represented hundreds of families seeking a fresh start through bankruptcy. His practice includes both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He has successfully won settlements for people whose rights were violated by debt collectors and credit reporting agencies. He has received numerous commendations for his work from...
Steven J. O'Neill
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Monson, MA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(888) 766-3455 90 Main St.
 Monson, MA 01057
Business and Construction
University of Oregon School of Law
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Jesse T. Morrison
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West Brookfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(508) 453-2776 50 N. Main Street
 West Brookfield, MA 01585
Business, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
Southwestern University School of Law
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Mr. Morrison grew up in the town of New Braintree in Worcester County, Massachusetts. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with honors in 1992. He then graduated magna cum laude from Western New England University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Subsequently, he moved to California and worked as a claims adjuster for a large insurance company before attending Southwestern University School of Law in downtown Los Angeles, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in June 2006. Mr. Morrison was admitted to the California Bar in December of 2006 and continued...
Nicholas Adamopoulos
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Webster, MA Business Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(508) 943-7800 154 Thompson Road
 Webster, MA 01570
Business, Criminal, Estate Planning and Tax
Suffolk University Law School and Boston University School of Law
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Geoffrey Farrington
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Palmer, MA Business Law Lawyer
16 King Street
 Palmer, MA 01007
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Western New England University School of Law
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Jennifer Sue Martin
Springfield, MA Business Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(413) 782-1434 1219 Wilbraham Rd
 Springfield, MA 01119
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Gregory D. Lorincz
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North Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(508) 986-9403 12 Church Street
 North Attleboro, MA 02760
Business, Employment, IP and Landlord Tenant
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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I pursue a pragmatic approach in delivering cost efficient solutions to the myriad legal problems encountered by businesses in areas ranging from forming a new business to litigation and appeals.

Paul F. Lorincz
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Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(508) 222-0002 144 Bank Street
P.O. Box 2320
 Attleboro, MA 02703-1019
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Boston College Law School
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A PARTNER with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, including mediation and conciliation, corporate and business law, civil litigation, and estate planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston College in 1972, Attorney Lorincz graduated from Boston College Law School in 1975 and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He is a member of the Attleboro, Bristol County, and Massachusetts Bar Associations. In addition, he is a member of the Massachusetts Council on...
Marvin Cable
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Amherst, MA Business Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(413) 268-6500 67 North Pleasant Street
(above the Monkey Bar)
 Amherst, MA 01002
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Criminal and IP
Western New England University School of Law
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Founded in 2009, Law Offices of Marvin Cable has gained the reputation for outstanding client satisfaction, and zealous advocacy. Our clients have included a large range of individuals and companies.

Our goal is not only to guide clients through myriads of legal issues, but to also be practical. We tailor our services to each client. There is no one size fits all approach to our practice.
Ezra Jacob Reinstein
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Framingham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(617) 935-3272 265 Danforth St
 Framingham, MA 01701
Business and Health Care
Harvard Law School
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The Lawyer for Doctors. I provide legal counsel to physicians, psychologists, and private practices. I'm happy to help you: • Analyze and negotiate your contract with private practices and hospitals • Form and run your private practice • Acquire, merge, and sell your practice • Comply with HIPAA, Stark, and Anti-Kickback Laws • Negotiate office leases and vendor contracts • Prepare for and defend disciplinary hearings • Negotiate severance packages Clear Advice for Businesses. I serve as independent general counsel for early-stage businesses. As counsel to companies such as a mobile game monetization corporation, a...
Kathy Jo Cook Esq.
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(617) 720-8447 1 Exchange Pl
 Worcester, MA 01608
Free ConsultationWorcester, MA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
Business, Consumer, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Suffolk University Law School
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Eliot Brais
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North Attleborough, MA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(800) 499-0551 188 N Washington St
 North Attleborough, MA 02760
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
New England Law | Boston
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Eliot T. Brais is the sole and managing shareholder in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts office. He began his law career in 1988, joining his father, Ronald A. Brais, who had enjoyed a 40 year practice primarily concentrating on estate planning and small business law.

In his father’s footsteps, Eliot T. Brais’ areas of expertise include estate and business planning. Over the years, Eliot’s practice areas expanded to include real estate, real estate development and criminal law having handled in excess of 1,000 criminal cases and 50 trials.

Eliot T. Brais’ representation of clients’ interests goes well beyond the award of monetary sums...
Victor A. Denaro
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Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(508) 620-5320 945 Concord St
 Framingham, MA 01701
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
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I continue representing Debtors, who are average people who have usually been hit with bad situations, like job loss, medical treatment and the overwhelming bills or divorce. I continue to help them get relief from unmanageable debt in a number of ways, like debt workout or through the Bankruptcy Court with the filing of a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. I have 33 years experience in the Bankruptcy Court in Massachusetts and with the appointed chapter 7 and chapter 13 trustees in Massachusetts which helps when navigating the case through to its conclusion which is the discharge of...
Judd Peskin
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Springfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(413) 734-1002 101 State Street
Suite 401
 Springfield, MA 01103
Business, Personal Injury, Securities and Workers' Comp
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Judd L. Peskin has been a lawyer since 1976, and concentrates in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and corporate/partnership law. His experience in the business world – as president of a manufacturing company and strategy consultant for Accenture (formerly Arthur Andersen consulting) – gives him a rare and valued perspective in dealing with commercial litigation matters, business formation, non-competition agreements, corporate “divorces” and partnership dissolutions.
Irwin I. Weitz
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Springfield, MA Business Law Lawyer with 55 years experience
(413) 746-4400 265 State St
 Springfield, MA 01103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
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Larri Parker Esq
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Worcester, MA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(508) 795-0200 490 Shrewsbury Street
Piccadilly Plaza, Suite C
 Worcester, MA 01604
Business, Divorce and Family
New England Law | Boston
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Larri Tonelli Parker is an experienced divorce mediator, family law attorney and small business advisor. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and the New England Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution. She is a member of the Worcester County Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Maine and Massachusetts.
David Katz
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(508) 480-8202 5 Mount Royal Avenue
Suite 380
 Marlborough, MA 01752
Free ConsultationMarlborough, MA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Landlord Tenant
New England Law | Boston
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When I started to practice law 35 years ago, my father, also a lawyer, offered me some thoughtful and exceptionally valuable advice: listen carefully, do your homework, and above all, maintain a sense of humor – because you are going to need it. I have to admit that Dad was right and his wise words have resonated with me during my entire practice. Listening attentively to my clients and meticulous preparation are indeed the hallmarks of success. And, finding a way to put clients at ease establishes approachability, confidence, and most importantly, trust. Working closely with each client, I make...
Katherine Lynne Milligan
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Springfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(413) 734-1002 1391 Main Street, Suite 201
 Springfield, MA 01103
Business, Collections, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Boston University
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Concentrates in general law. Including Civil Litigation, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Massachusetts Probate; Complex Legal Research, Business Law and Collections throughout Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
Herbert Warren Cooper IV
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Wellesley, MA Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(781) 237-7766 8 Grove St
Suite 205
 Wellesley, MA 02482
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Boston College Law School
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My practice focuses on assisting small businesses in their contractual, employment, and intellectual property legal needs, guiding couples and individuals through the estate planning process, helping fiduciaries and beneficiaries through the necessary tasks required to wrap up the affairs of a decedent, including preparation of estate tax returns, and assisting buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the purchase or sale of homes and houses.
David H. Erickson
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Acton, MA Business Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(978) 793-9212 481 Great Rd
#14
 Acton, MA 01720
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Steven Boris
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Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney
(508) 872-2710 665 Franklin Street
 Framingham, MA 01702
Business, Employment, Maritime and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Steve Boris is a founding member of the Firm. He concentrates in many areas of civil law including personal injury, maritime, business, employment law and alternative dispute resolution, practicing both in and out of courtrooms. Steve is AV® Rated, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics by the legal publisher Martindale-Hubbell. Steve has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Steve has represented parties in 500+ personal injury cases, trying many before state and Federal courts, but resolving...
Jeffrey Fink
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Wellesley, MA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(781) 237-0338 462 Washington St.
 Wellesley, MA 02482
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
Columbia Law School
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I am a lawyer in Wellesley, Massachusetts who strives to provide local, national and international clients with large firm quality and responsiveness in a small firm setting. I work in three main areas: business and commercial law, alternative dispute resolution for business and family law ADR.
Stephen Edward Spelman
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Springfield, MA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(413) 785-6107 67 Market Street
P.O. Box 9035
 Springfield, MA 01102-9035
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Stephen Spelman is an experienced civil and criminal trial attorney. Stephen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. He has tried more than 200 cases in state and federal court. Stephen served as a JAG Colonel in the Army Reserve, including two tours in Iraq and one tour as the senior criminal defense attorney for the Army, supervising court martial defense world-wide.
Mr. Barry W. Chapin
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Southborough, MA Business Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(508) 616-9660 352 Turnpike Road
 Southborough, MA 01772
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Patents
Suffolk University
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Barry Chapin is registered patent attorney with over 19 years of experience in patent and intellectual property law. He prepares patents in areas such as software, computers, and electronics. He also provides opinions, due diligence, trademark work and counsels clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 technology companys to mid-sized and start-ups. He and his firm also work with venture capital firms, major universities, and even independent inventors.
Jonathan Allen
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Springfield, MA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(413) 734-1002 101 State Street
Suite 401
 Springfield, MA 01103
Business, Collections, Construction and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Concentrates in commercial and retail debt collections, business and construction litigation in both state and federal court. Experience in business, creditors rights, contract, construction, real estate and personal injury law. Represents creditors and civil litigants throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
John D. Keeton Jr.
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Worcester, MA Business Law Attorney with 49 years experience
14 Havard Street
 Worcester, MA 01545
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Divorce and Employment
New England Law | Boston
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For over 40 years, I have been a trial attorney, mediator, and conciliator in the Massachusetts and federal courts. I am admitted to practice in the trial and appellate Massachusetts and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. I am the principal and founder of Mass Mediators, which was established by a team of trained and experienced attorney mediators and retired Massachusetts Trial Court Judges.
Kathleen A. O'Malley
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Springfield, MA Business Law Lawyer
(413) 746-4400 265 State St
 Springfield, MA 01103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Probate
Western New England University School of Law
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John F.D. Jacobi III
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Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer
(508) 222-0002 144 Bank St.
P.O. Box 2320
 Attleboro, MA 02703
Business, Elder and Municipal
Boston College Law School
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A PARTNER with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, municipal, land use and development law, commercial loans and medicaid planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston College in 1973, Attorney Jacobi graduated from Boston College Law School in 1976 and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorney Jacobi has served as Attleboro City Solicitor, Chairman of the Attleboro Municipal Building Commission, president of the Attleboro Bar Association and Attleboro Area Mental Health.
Marissa Elkins
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Northampton, MA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(413) 341-2131 31 Trumbull Rd.
Suite B
 Northampton, MA 01060
Business, Appeals, Civil Rights and Construction
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity. With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.
Raipher D. Pellegrino
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Springfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(413) 746-4400 265 State St
 Springfield, MA 01103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Attorney Daniel Karpman
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Springfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(413) 734-5700 135 State Street
2nd floor
 Springfield, MA 01103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western New England University School of Law
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The Law Office of Daniel Karpman, established in 1992, is a full service law firm with offices in Springfield, Massachusetts and Northampton, Massachusetts. We offer personal and cost-effective legal solutions to individuals and businesses. Attorney Karpman received his law degree from Western New England College School of Law, and has an M.B.A. in Management and Finance from New York University Graduate School of Business. You can expect the highest quality in legal counsel through personal, responsive, and individualized service. We strive to develop and sustain long-term relationships with our clients by earning their trust and through our steadfast commitment to...
Kristi A. Bodin
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AMHERST, MA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(413) 549-3766 150 Fearing St., Ste. 23
 AMHERST, MA 01002
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Municipal and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
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Kristi A. Bodin received a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1980, and a Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law in 1994. Prior to entering the legal profession, Attorney Bodin worked as a manufacturing management professional for several large Massachusetts-based companies which produced industrial and consumer products for domestic and international markets. Attorney Bodin concentrates her practice in municipal law, small business formation and advising, construction law, and civil litigation including personal injury law. She has been assistant counsel to the Bondsville Fire and Water District and assisted Alan Seewald...
Jeffrey Beeler
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Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(508) 626-8500 276 Union Ave
 Framingham, MA 01702
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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V. Van Johnson III
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Springfield, MA Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(413) 746-4400 265 State St
 Springfield, MA 01103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
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Steve Holmes
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Harvard, MA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(978) 456-5201 69 Park Lane
 Harvard, MA 01451
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
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Member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1991
Member of Massachusetts Bar Association
Member of Middlesex County Bar Association
Member of Worcester County Bar Association
Richard Kalinowski
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Worcester, MA Business Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(508) 713-1555 Suite 311
35 Harvard Street
 Worcester, MA 01609
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Tulsa
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Over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Michael Thomas Baker Esquire
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Holliston, MA Business Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(800) 701-0352 841 Washington Street
 Holliston, MA 01746
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
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Baker Law Group, PC with offices in MetroWest Boston, Hingham and Plymouth specializes in estate planning, elder law, asset protection and business law services, tailor-made to a client's particular needs and wishes. Our legal counsel is essential - whether you have a growing family, are planning to retire, are investing in property, or are starting or exiting a business - to protect your assets today and efficiently transfer your wealth tomorrow.
Lawrence Army
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Worcester, MA Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(508) 793-1900 370 Main St
Suite 900
 Worcester, MA 01608
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Assisting Worcester and the surrounding areas of divorce, real estate, and business litigation, Attorney Larry is especially committed to helping families through a variety of complex family law issues, using intuitive and professional techniques to achieve clients’ goals.
Glenn James Murphy
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Medway, MA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(508) 533-7157 77 Main Street
 Medway, MA 02053
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Massachusetts School of Law
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James Jerome Coogan
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Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer
(508) 222-0002 144 Bank St
 Attleboro, MA 02703
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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A partner with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, probate, trusts and estates. Attorney Coogan graduated from Boston College and Boston College Law School, where he was a member of the Boston College Industrial and Commercial Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Massachusetts and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Massachusetts and the District of Rhode Island. Attorney Coogan is President of the Ernest H. Augat Charitable Foundation, serves on the Board of the Bristol County...
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