Atty. Alfred D. Ellis

Atty. Alfred D. Ellis

Alfred D. Ellis is a lawyer practicing taxation, pension and profit sharing law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Alfred D. Ellis at a glance

Alfred D. Ellis is a Managing Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Zimble & Brettler, L.L.P.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1973), U.S. Tax Court (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Boston University (LL.M., 1975) and Georgetown University (J.D., 1969). Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alfred D. Ellis is a lawyer practicing taxation, pension and profit sharing law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law
  • Alfred received a degree from Boston University in 1975, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Alfred practices at Zimble & Brettler, L.L.P. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Alfred D. Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alfred D. Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Alfred D. Ellis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Alfred D. Ellis is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Alfred D. Ellis is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alfred D. Ellis

Where is Alfred D. Ellis's law office located?
Alfred D. Ellis's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Zimble & Brettler, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alfred D. Ellis handle?
Alfred D. Ellis focuses on estate planning, employment, tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Alfred D. Ellis practiced law?
Alfred D. Ellis has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Alfred D. Ellis go to law school?
Alfred D. Ellis earned their education at (LL.M., 1975); (J.D., 1969).
How can I contact Alfred D. Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Boston University
- 1975
J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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