Atty. A Douglas Matthews

Atty. A Douglas Matthews

A Douglas Matthews is a lawyer practicing estate planning, personal injury, real estate. A received a A.B. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Westport Westport 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About A Douglas Matthews at a glance

A Douglas Matthews is a personal injury, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Westport, Massachusetts. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974). Educated at Harvard University J.D. (—) and Harvard University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Westport, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • A Douglas Matthews is a lawyer practicing estate planning, personal injury, real estate
  • A received a A.B. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • A practices in Westport, MA

Practice Areas Explained

A Douglas Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A Douglas Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

A Douglas Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

A Douglas Matthews is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

A Douglas Matthews is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Westport 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A Douglas Matthews

Where is A Douglas Matthews's law office located?
A Douglas Matthews's law practice is located in Westport, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A Douglas Matthews handle?
A Douglas Matthews focuses on personal injury, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has A Douglas Matthews practiced law?
A Douglas Matthews has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did A Douglas Matthews go to law school?
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Education

Harvard University J.D.
- In Progress
Harvard University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974

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