Atty. Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, government, lawsuits & disputes and 2 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from University of Mary Washington in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Franklin at a Glance
Benjamin Franklin is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Mary Washington (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Franklin
- Benjamin Franklin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, government, lawsuits & disputes and 2 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from University of Mary Washington in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Benjamin practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Boston, MA
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Benjamin Franklin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Franklin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Criminal Defense in Boston
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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White Collar Crimes in Boston
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Civil Litigation in Boston
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Government & Administrative Law in Boston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Benjamin Franklin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Franklin's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Franklin brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and litigation, Benjamin Franklin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Benjamin Franklin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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