Atty. Christopher M. Hennessey

Atty. Christopher M. Hennessey

Christopher M. Hennessey practices at Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP Read Full Bio

Pittsfield Pittsfield 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Christopher M. Hennessey at a glance

Christopher M. Hennessey is a Partner based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002), New Hampshire (2003), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2003), and Connecticut (2007). Educated at University of New Hampshire School of Law (J.D. Franklin, 2002) and Tulane University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Berkshire, New Hampshire and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Christopher M. Hennessey practices at Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. Hennessey's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Pittsfield 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 Christopher M. Hennessey

Where is Christopher M. Hennessey's law office located?
Christopher M. Hennessey's law practice is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher M. Hennessey handle?
Christopher M. Hennessey focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Christopher M. Hennessey practiced law?
Christopher M. Hennessey has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Christopher M. Hennessey go to law school?
Christopher M. Hennessey earned their education at (J.D. Franklin, 2002); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Christopher M. Hennessey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher M. Hennessey received?
Christopher M. Hennessey's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Franklin
University of New Hampshire School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2003
Connecticut
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2009

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