Atty. Brian P. McDonough

Atty. Brian P. McDonough

Brian P. McDonough is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance litigation, insurance bad faith and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian P. McDonough at a glance

Brian P. McDonough is a Senior Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Zelle McDonough & Cohen LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1999). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and The Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian P. McDonough is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance litigation, insurance bad faith and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from The Johns Hopkins University in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Brian practices at Zelle McDonough & Cohen LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian P. McDonough's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian P. McDonough 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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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Brian P. McDonough

Where is Brian P. McDonough's law office located?
Brian P. McDonough's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Zelle McDonough & Cohen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian P. McDonough handle?
Brian P. McDonough focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brian P. McDonough practiced law?
Brian P. McDonough has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Brian P. McDonough go to law school?
Brian P. McDonough earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Brian P. McDonough for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
The Johns Hopkins University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999

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