Atty. Denise M Shear
Denise M Shear is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. Denise received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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Denise M Shear is a Partner based in Northampton, Massachusetts, practicing at Rescia, Katz & Shear, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, estate planning, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts (2000). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia (B.A. Political, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Northampton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Denise M Shear is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
- Denise received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Denise practices at Rescia, Katz & Shear, LLP in Northampton, MA
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Denise M Shear is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Massachusetts →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Denise M Shear is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Denise M Shear is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Northampton 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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