Atty. Don Pitman
Don Pitman is the founder and principal of The Pitman Law Offices, LLC, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since earning his J.D. with honors from Suffolk University Law School in 1995, Don has dedicated his legal career to representing families across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley in Probate & Family Court matters.
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Don Pitman is a Managing Partner based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, practicing at The Pitman Law Offices, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, adoption, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1999). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1992). Serves clients in Newburyport, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Don Pitman is the founder and principal of The Pitman Law Offices, LLC, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Since earning his J.D. with honors from Suffolk University Law School in 1995, Don has dedicated his legal career to representing families across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley in Probate & Family Court matters
- Growing up in Rockport and holding a degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Don brings local insight and academic excellence to his practice
- He has guided hundreds of clients through significant family transitions with skill and compassion
- Don serves as the current president of the Greater Newburyport Bar Association and is an accomplished speaker and educator, regularly presenting at bar association seminars and for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
- Recognized as a "local star" and contributing author to “Ethical Lawyering in Massachusetts,” Don remains active within various legal organizations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Association for Justice
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Don Pitman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Pitman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Don Pitman is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Don Pitman is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Don Pitman is one of 14,168 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Don Pitman is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Newburyport 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.
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