Atty. Chris Meniates

Atty. Chris Meniates

Chris Meniates is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, personal injury, workers compensation. Chris received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Gloucester Gloucester 25 Years Experience 25 year

Profile Summary

About Chris Meniates at a glance

Chris Meniates is an Attorney based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Gloucester, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chris Meniates is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, personal injury, workers compensation
  • Chris received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Chris practices in Gloucester, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Meniates's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Chris Meniates is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Chris Meniates is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Chris Meniates is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Gloucester 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris Meniates

Where is Chris Meniates's law office located?
Chris Meniates's law practice is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Meniates handle?
Chris Meniates focuses on personal injury, workers comp, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Chris Meniates practiced law?
Chris Meniates has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Chris Meniates go to law school?
Chris Meniates earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Chris Meniates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2000
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001

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