Atty. Allan van Gestel

Atty. Allan van Gestel

Allan van Gestel is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, environmental litigation, indian affairs. Allan received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Boston Boston 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Allan van Gestel at a glance

Allan van Gestel is an Assoc. Trial Jus. based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1961), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1962), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at Boston University (LL.B., 1961) and Colby College (B.A., 1957). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Allan van Gestel is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, environmental litigation, indian affairs
  • Allan received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Allan practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Allan van Gestel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allan van Gestel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allan van Gestel

Where is Allan van Gestel's law office located?
Allan van Gestel's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allan van Gestel handle?
Allan van Gestel focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Allan van Gestel practiced law?
Allan van Gestel has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Allan van Gestel go to law school?
Allan van Gestel earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1957).
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Education

LL.B.
Boston University
- 1961
B.A.
Colby College
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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