Atty. A. John "John" Pappalardo
A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in federal and state investigations.
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A. John "John" Pappalardo is a criminal defense, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1974) and Bowdoin College (BA, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in federal and state investigations
- John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion
- Additionally, John's clients include numerous businesses and corporations, medical doctors, attorneys, a U.S
- Congressman and a federal judge
- Prior to joining the firm, John was a U.S
- Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 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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