Atty. Christopher R. Whittingham
Christopher R. Whittingham is a lawyer practicing family, landlord & tenant, general practice and 2 other areas of law.
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Christopher R. Whittingham is a Principal based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at Christopher R. Whittingham, Attorney at Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on family law, landlord/tenant, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), Pennsylvania (1984), Massachusetts (1989), and Rhode Island (1990). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher R. Whittingham is a lawyer practicing family, landlord & tenant, general practice and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Christopher practices at Christopher R. Whittingham, Attorney at Law in New Bedford, MA
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Christopher R. Whittingham's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher R. Whittingham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher R. Whittingham is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Christopher R. Whittingham is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Christopher R. Whittingham is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 New Bedford 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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