Atty. Bernard Flanagan

Atty. Bernard Flanagan

Bernard Flanagan is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, business litigation. Bernard received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

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Profile Summary

About Bernard Flanagan at a glance

Bernard Flanagan is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Harvard College (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard Flanagan is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, business litigation
  • Bernard received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Bernard practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Flanagan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

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

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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 Bernard Flanagan

Where is Bernard Flanagan's law office located?
Bernard Flanagan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Flanagan handle?
Bernard Flanagan focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Bernard Flanagan practiced law?
Bernard Flanagan has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Bernard Flanagan go to law school?
Bernard Flanagan earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Bernard Flanagan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Harvard College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009

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