Atty. Brian S. Atherton

Atty. Brian S. Atherton

Brian S. Atherton is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian S. Atherton at a glance

Brian S. Atherton is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009), New Hampshire (2009), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2009), and California (2010). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2009) and Tufts University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian S. Atherton is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Brian practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian S. Atherton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian S. Atherton 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.

Brian S. Atherton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Brian S. Atherton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Brian S. Atherton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Brian S. Atherton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian S. Atherton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 S. Atherton

Where is Brian S. Atherton's law office located?
Brian S. Atherton's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian S. Atherton handle?
Brian S. Atherton focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brian S. Atherton practiced law?
Brian S. Atherton has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Brian S. Atherton go to law school?
Brian S. Atherton earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Brian S. Atherton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Tufts University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2009
California
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2010
Washington
Admitted: 2022

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