Atty. David E. Cherny
David E. Cherny is a lawyer practicing family law, appellate practice, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law.
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David E. Cherny is a divorce, family law, prenup, and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Atwood & Cherny, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Tax Co (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and Texas (1990). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Boston University (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David E. Cherny is a lawyer practicing family law, appellate practice, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices at Atwood & Cherny, P.C. in Boston, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David E. Cherny is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David E. Cherny is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
David E. Cherny is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David E. Cherny is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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