Atty. David Gerard Shay
David Gerard Shay is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, insurance defense, general practice. David received a A.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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David Gerard Shay is a workers comp and insurance attorney based in Melrose, Massachusetts. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Maryland (A.A. Suffolk, 1977). Active member of Member: Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Melrose, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Gerard Shay is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, insurance defense, general practice
- David received a A.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years
- David practices in Melrose, MA
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Melrose 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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