Topsfield, Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyers

Paul D. Lambert
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North Andover, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(844) 773-2552 401 Andover Street, Suite 201-B
P.O. Box 892
 North Andover, MA 01845
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
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NOT EVERY LAWYER IS THE SAME! Paul D. Lambert has been concentrating in real estate law, estate planning & probate and advising small businesses for more than twenty five years. Paul has been in the private practice of law since 1990. He considers it a true privilege to assist first time home buyers, and guides his buyers through the purchase process from the Offer to Purchase to receiving the keys to their new home. He also understands that selling a home, especially for “empty nesters” can be emotional and even heart-wrenching, and Paul will also...
Denise A Brogna
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Boxford, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(978) 561-1390 18 Hollow Tree Road
 Boxford, MA 01921
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
Loyola Law School
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Civil litigation, construction, mechanic’s liens, business litigation, real estate, general corporate law, contract law, general employment law. Bench and jury trial experience in both state and federal courts, solo and as first chair. State and federal appellate court experience. Arbitration, mediation, and settlement experience.
Kenneth Wacks
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Lynnfield, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(781) 584-8283 220 Broadway
#303
 Lynnfield, MA 01940
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Western New England University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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Allan Baron
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N. Andover, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(978) 674-8530 65 Flagship Drive
Suite A
 N. Andover, MA 01845
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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I am a Divorce Attorney, Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. I have a practical view of the world and I am committed to providing cost effective legal problem solving services. Attorney Profile: http://www.baronlawmediation.com/bios/attorney-allan-baron/
Michelle A. McHale
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Lynnfield, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(781) 584-8283 220 Broadway
#303
 Lynnfield, MA 01940
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Personal Injury and Probate
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Robert A. Prousalis
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Lynnfield, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
40 Salem Street
Bldg. 2
 Lynnfield, MA 01940
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Elder and Estate Planning
Suffolk University Law School
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James Sears
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(978) 777-2104 7 Federal St
 Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years experience
Real Estate, Construction, Elder and Tax
Boston University School of Law and Western New England University School of Law
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When you are in need of legal services, there’s nothing more important than having a knowledgeable attorney you can count on. Attorney James M. Sears has been practicing law, serving the North Shore and Metropolitan Boston Areas since 1989. He is experienced and well-versed in the laws of the Commonwealth and its municipalities and dedicated to the needs of his clients.

As a tax attorney, James M. Sears brings his knowledge and skills to all areas of his practice. Attorney Sears ensures all of his clients are informed and receive thorough expert legal services, which is why Attorney James M. Sears...
Paul McCarthy
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North Andover, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
65A Flagship Drive
 North Andover, MA 01845
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Massachusetts School of Law
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Attorney Paul D. McCarthy is the Founder and Managing Partner of MAC Law Group, LLC. He has focused his practice of law on Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Asset Protection and Consumer Protection for more than 15 years. Prior to practicing law, Attorney McCarthy managed, operated and owned several real estate brokerages and mortgage banking companies. This experience gave him extensive knowledge in defending the public against abusive practices of mortgage lenders and real estate brokers. He is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He is regularly relied...
Jonathan R. Roth
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Salem, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 42 years experience
57 West Street Suite 2G
 Salem, MA 01970
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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Michael Cupoli III
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Manchester, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(978) 526-9600 11 Beach Street
 Manchester, MA 01944
Free ConsultationReal Estate, DUI, Divorce and Employment
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As a small firm, we are able to to offer you the individual attention you need and deserve. Each client at Cupoli Law is treated with dignity, respect, and offered a compassionate ear coupled with skilled and determined legal representation. Our goal at Cupoli Law is to provide the highest level of customer service to our clients, providing effective solutions to your legal needs and zealously advocating for your rights.
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Michelle A. McHale
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Massachusetts Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

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Kenneth Wacks
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Massachusetts Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience

Western New England University School of Law and The George Washington University Law SchoolNew Hampshire, U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, New Jersey, U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, Massachusetts and U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
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Elizabeth Jones
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Beverly, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(978) 500-0678 P.O. Box 362
 Beverly, MA 01915
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Divorce
Massachusetts School of Law
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I am Libby Jones, and have a small practice in Beverly, Massachusetts, handling a variety of issues a person is likely to encounter in everyday life. As a dedicated attorney, I will listen carefully to you, my client, so that I may achieve your legal goals. I focus on your individual needs -giving you the personal attention you deserve! Remember, the initial consultation is free. Call me at 978-500-0678
Matthew R Braucher
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North Andover, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
65a Flagship Drive
 North Andover, MA 01801
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
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A native of Massachusetts, Attorney Braucher is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts for the States of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals. After graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with an undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics, Attorney Braucher obtained his Juris Doctor from New England Law, Boston where he was a member of Dean’s list for all semesters. While in law school Attorney Braucher interned for the Attorney General’s Office for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and acted as a law...
(603) 665-9111 1662 Elm Street
 Manchester, NH 03101
Richard Patterson Jr.
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Salem, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(978) 744-8200 16 Front Street - Suite 302
 Salem, MA 01970
Real Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Insurance Claims
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Salem MA general practice law firm, including: personal injury (auto and work injuries); criminal defense (OUI and A&B); divorce (and family law); real estate (purchase and sale, and evictions); and Wills and Health Care proxies. No charge for initial consultation
Jacqueline Voss Lees
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Salem, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(978) 745-6006 27 Congress Street
Suite 512
 Salem, MA 01970
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Elder and Landlord Tenant
Western New England University School of Law and Western New England University School of Law
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Attorney Jacqueline Voss Lees has been practicing law in Essex County, Massachusetts for over 20 years. She operates a general practice law firm in Salem with a concentration in estate planning and administration, elder law, divorce, guardianship and conservatorship, estate and gift taxation, real estate and small business organization
John Espinosa
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(978) 288-1468 141 John Street
Suite R18
 Lowell, MA 01852
Free ConsultationLowell, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 8 years experience
Business and Cannabis Law
University of Michigan Law School
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I help entrepreneurs do business right. With over 15 years experience in the legal field from multiple perspectives, I serve entreprenurs with convenient access to quality legal advice and services without the need to visit an office. All legal work and communication regarding your matter is done through my secure client portal.

I began my legal career as a paralegal in 2002, graduated from The University of Michigan Law School with a JD in 2009, and from UMass Lowell with a MA in Peace and Conflict Studies - Conflict Resolution in 2012. After becoming a licensed attorney in Massachusetts in...
Zachary Alan Waksman
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Burlington, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(617) 340-6623 67 South Bedford Street
Suite 400 West
 Burlington, MA 01803
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Syracuse University College of Law
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Zachary Waksman focuses his practice on litigation matters in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, representing clients involved in a wide range of real estate, construction, and business disputes. Mr. Waksman is a detail-orientated attorney who possesses an ability to process and analyze large complex litigation files to find the facts and the legal basis necessary for the firm’s litigation clients to succeed. His brilliant legal research and writing skills also provide litigation clients with an unquestionable advantage, especially when the clients’ case depends on formulating a persuasive nuanced legal argument. Mr. Waksman started his legal career at a New York...
(617) 340-6623 One Boston Place
Suite 2600
 Boston, MA 02108
John A. Pulgini
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Andover, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(978) 662-5306 300 Brickstone Square
#201
 Andover, MA 01810
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
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I have been successfully representing injured workers before the Massachusetts Department of industrial Accidents for over 20 years. Our firm prides itself on keeping constant communication with our clients to ensure they are aware of all developments. Each client is provided my personal cell phone number so their questions and concerns can be addressed at any hour. Additionally, I have been recognized for my expertise in workers' compensation, as I have been appointed by two successive Massachusetts Governors to the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. For the past 10 years, I have served as one of four statewide labor...
(781) 843-2200 10 Forbes Rd
#410
 Braintree, MA 02184
(617) 426-1244 294 Washington St
#435
 Boston, MA 02109
(617) 361-7500 11 Fairmount Ave
#107
 Boston, MA 02136
(508) 991-3441 190 William St
 New Bedford, MA 02740
Christopher Tolley
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Boston, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(617) 367-8787 One Washington Mall
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Construction and Consumer
Suffolk University Law School
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My name is Christopher S. Tolley. I bring the accumulated wisdom of my broad experience to exercise the best judgment I can in providing my clients fast, efficient legal services and practical, cost-effective solutions in several areas of the law.

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I represent buyers/borrowers, lenders and sellers in institutional and private loan transactions, commercial and residential real estate sales and acquisitions, land use/zoning matters, resolving landlord and tenant issues, issuing title insurance and resolving title defects.

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I collect debts for lenders, small businesses and individuals whether through negotiation or litigation, demand letter or trial, and I use all remedies...
Charles M. Campo Jr.
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Personal Injury
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Charles Campo is a recognized trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience litigating cases in both the federal and state courts.
Jonathan A. Barnes
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of New Hampshire
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Marisa Schell Gregg
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Real Estate, Business and Construction
Suffolk University Law School
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Marisa Schell Gregg rejoined Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry and became a partner in 2013. Ms. Gregg continues her practice in all aspects of Real Estate Law, including comprehensive representation and counsel to individual and institutional clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Michael G. Furlong
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Andover, MA Real Estate Law Attorney
(978) 409-6161 1 Elm
 Andover, MA 01810
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...
James J. Finn, III
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Real Estate and Landlord Tenant
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Bruce J. Embry
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Construction
Boston University School of Law
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Bruce J. Embry is a founder and current managing partner of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry and heads the firm's real estate department.
Steve Holmes
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Lowell, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(978) 456-5201 100 Merrimack St
Suite 205C
 Lowell, MA 01852
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
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
(978) 456-5201 69 Park Lane
 Harvard, MA 01451
Michael A. Gerstein
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Haverhill, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(978) 374-1131 25 Kenoza Avenue
 Haverhill, MA 01830
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Suffolk University Law School and Boston University School of Law
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Michael Gerstein’s practice encompasses Estate Planning, Business Organizations, Tax Law, Real Estate Conveyancing and Development, Family Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Business and Civil litigation and Mediation and Conciliation Services. With a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation, Mr. Gerstein utilizes his tax expertise to assist individuals and businesses in areas of planning and operations. He has been engaged in business dealings with international companies doing business in the New England area and will set up entities that will best serve his clients’ interests. From an individual basis, Michael Gerstein will meet with a client to determine how a plan...
Michael B. McCarthy
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Newburyport, MA Real Estate Law Attorney
(978) 270-2189 10 State St.
 Newburyport, MA 01950
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
Massachusetts School of Law
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David Gray Hanson
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Real Estate, Business and Landlord Tenant
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David Gray Hanson joined Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry in January of 1997, and is a Partner in the Real Estate Department.
Jacquelyn E. Bumbaca
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 1 year experience
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Personal Injury
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Henry W. Clark
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Real Estate, Business, Education and Estate Planning
Suffolk University Law School
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Mr. Clark focuses his practice on the representation of not-for-profit education and human service corporations and families of individuals with disabilities.
Jonathan Klein
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Daniel C. Hill
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(617) 494-8300 43 Thorndike St
 Cambridge, MA 02141
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Environmental
Northeastern University School of Law
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Mr. John Keramaris
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Woburn, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(978) 263-7119 400 TradeCenter, Suite 5900
 Woburn, MA 01801
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Landlord Tenant
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John has litigated in courtrooms across the Commonwealth where he has handled numerous matters for countless satisfied clients. His practice focuses primarily on real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, and criminal defense, including OUI. John strives to exceed his clients' expectations in quality, reliability and results.
David J Ionson
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Woburn, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(781) 674-2562 400 TradeCenter
Suite 5900
 Woburn, MA 01801
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Immigration
Northeastern University School of Law
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William F. Ahern Jr.
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Cambridge, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Connecticut School of Law
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William F. Ahern, Jr. has been a civil trial attorney for over 30 years. For most of his career, he has litigated high value, complex cases.
Jonathan Meidanis
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Billerica, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(978) 294-9547 574 Boston Rd. #13
 Billerica, MA 01821
Real Estate, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
Southern Methodist University
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Eliot Brais
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Boston, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(800) 499-0551 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3rd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
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George C. Malonis
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Dracut, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(978) 453-4500 14 Loon Hill Road
 Dracut, MA 01826
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School and Boston University School of Law
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George C. Malonis was educated at Suffolk Law School, Babson College (MBA) and Boston University (BA). He is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. George C. Malonis offers comprehensive, professional legal services with 20 years' experienced counsel and support staff.
Michael Monteforte
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Wilmington, MA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(978) 657-7437 5 Middlesex Ave Suite 15A
 Wilmington, MA 01887
Real Estate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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I went out on my own, and opened the Law Office of Michael Monteforte Jr. in September 2006. I was also licensed as a New York attorney in 2014. The firm started out as a General Practice, handling pretty much whatever came in the door, but over the years, I started to concentrate on the specific legal fields that I found to be fulfilling and challenging. I began to take continuing education classes that specialized in estate planning and elder law, and honed my expertise in those fields. The firm underwent a name change...
Brian Goodwin
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Boston, MA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(617) 571-3310 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3rd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Real Estate, Business and Criminal
Western New England College and Suffolk University
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Brian Goodwin is a criminal defense attorney based out of Boston Massachusetts. Attorney Goodwin has over 16 years of experience in the Massachusetts criminal justice system. He has worked as a police officer, police detective, county prosecutor and criminal defense attorney over the past two decades. Attorney Goodwin’s law enforcement background gives him a unique perspective that few other criminal defense practitioners possess.

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