Atty. Barbara S. Accetta

Atty. Barbara S. Accetta

Barbara S. Accetta is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, probate law and 4 other areas of law.

Westwood Westwood 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara S. Accetta at a glance

Barbara S. Accetta is a Member based in Westwood, Massachusetts, practicing at Barbara S. Accetta. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court (1991). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1983) and Antioch Graduate School of Education (M.Ed. Boston, 1971). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Westwood, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara S. Accetta is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, probate law and 4 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a M.Ed. degree from Antioch Graduate School of Education in 1971, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Barbara practices at Barbara S. Accetta in Westwood, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara S. Accetta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara S. Accetta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Barbara S. Accetta is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trusts

Barbara S. Accetta is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

Barbara S. Accetta is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Barbara S. Accetta is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Westwood 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 Barbara S. Accetta

Where is Barbara S. Accetta's law office located?
Barbara S. Accetta's law practice is located in Westwood, Massachusetts. The firm is Barbara S. Accetta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara S. Accetta handle?
Barbara S. Accetta focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Barbara S. Accetta practiced law?
Barbara S. Accetta has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Barbara S. Accetta go to law school?
Barbara S. Accetta earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.Ed. Boston, 1971).
How can I contact Barbara S. Accetta for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara S. Accetta directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barbara S. Accetta received?
Barbara S. Accetta's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1983
M.Ed. Boston
Antioch Graduate School of Education
- 1971

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991

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