Atty. Christopher A. DeFrancis

Atty. Christopher A. DeFrancis

Christopher A. DeFrancis is a lawyer practicing private investment funds/hedge funds, derivatives transactions, structured credit transactions.

Springfield Springfield 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Christopher A. DeFrancis at a glance

Christopher A. DeFrancis is an Assist. V.P. & Coun. based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1999) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1989). Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher A. DeFrancis is a lawyer practicing private investment funds/hedge funds, derivatives transactions, structured credit transactions
  • Christopher A. received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Christopher A. practices in Springfield, MA

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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 Springfield 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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Christopher A. DeFrancis's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Christopher A. DeFrancis has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Christopher A. DeFrancis earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (A.B., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1999
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000

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