Atty. David E. Sherf
David E. Sherf is a lawyer practicing real estate, sports law, general practice and 1 other area of law.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Salem, MA · 34+ Years Experience
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About David E. Sherf at a Glance
David E. Sherf is a Member based in Salem, Massachusetts, practicing at Sherf & Associates PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1992) and University of Massachusetts (B.B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Salem, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Sherf
- David E. Sherf is a lawyer practicing real estate, sports law, general practice and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices at Sherf & Associates PC in Salem, MA
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Sherf's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Sherf handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salem.
Real Estate Law in Salem
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David E. Sherf is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Salem
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salem
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 Salem 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.
Salem Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salem-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salem Choose David E. Sherf
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Sherf's practice in the field of real estate and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Sherf brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and entertainment, David E. Sherf can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salem
A Salem-based practice means David E. Sherf attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Sherf Handles in Salem
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