Atty. Carmen L. Durso

Atty. Carmen L. Durso

Recipient: Frank Carrington Champion of Civil Justice Award, 2003. Lecturer: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 1988—; Belli Seminar, 1989; Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, 1988—.

Boston Boston 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About Carmen L. Durso at a glance

Carmen L. Durso is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Carmen L. Durso. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1965), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at New England School of Law (LL.B., 1965) and Holy Cross (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Crime Victim's Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient

Frank Carrington Champion of Civil Justice Award, 2003

Lecturer

  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 1988—
  • Belli Seminar, 1989
  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, 1988—
  • Instructor, New England School of Law, 1967-1970

Town Counsel

  • Town of Tisbury, 1975-1997
  • Town of Boxborough, 1983-1987
  • Special Town Counsel, Medway, 1984-1986
  • Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1966-1970
  • Executive Assistant, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 1970-1973
  • Legal Counsel, Dukes County Retirement Board, 1981

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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Carmen L. Durso's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Carmen L. Durso. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Carmen L. Durso has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
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Carmen L. Durso earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (A.B., 1961).
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Carmen L. Durso's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
New England School of Law
- 1965
A.B.
Holy Cross
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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