Atty. Douglas W. Stoddart

Atty. Douglas W. Stoddart

Douglas W. Stoddart is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, landlord & tenant.

Cambridge Cambridge 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas W. Stoddart at a glance

Douglas W. Stoddart is a Member based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, practicing at Goguen, McLaughlin, Richards & Mahaney, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1978) and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1978) and Colgate University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas W. Stoddart is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, landlord & tenant
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Douglas practices at Goguen, McLaughlin, Richards & Mahaney, LLP in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas W. Stoddart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Stoddart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Douglas W. Stoddart is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Douglas W. Stoddart is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Cambridge 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas W. Stoddart

Where is Douglas W. Stoddart's law office located?
Douglas W. Stoddart's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm is Goguen, McLaughlin, Richards & Mahaney, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas W. Stoddart handle?
Douglas W. Stoddart focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Douglas W. Stoddart practiced law?
Douglas W. Stoddart has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas W. Stoddart go to law school?
Douglas W. Stoddart earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
How can I contact Douglas W. Stoddart for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas W. Stoddart received?
Douglas W. Stoddart's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1978
Colgate University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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