Atty. Dudley H. Willis

Atty. Dudley H. Willis

Attorney Advisor for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., 1970-1974. Judicial Nominating Committee, 1993-1998.

Boston Boston 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Dudley H. Willis at a glance

Dudley H. Willis is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Simonds, Winslow, Willis & Abbott. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967) and District of Columbia (1973). Educated at Boston University (LL.B. Georgetown, 1967) and Norwich University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Massachusetts Conveyancers Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Attorney Advisor for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., 1970-1974
  • Judicial Nominating Committee, 1993-1998
  • President, Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, 1985-1994
  • President, Board of Trust, The River's School, Weston, MA, 1995-2004

Practice Areas Explained

Dudley H. Willis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dudley H. Willis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Boston 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 Dudley H. Willis

Where is Dudley H. Willis's law office located?
Dudley H. Willis's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Simonds, Winslow, Willis & Abbott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dudley H. Willis handle?
Dudley H. Willis focuses on probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Dudley H. Willis practiced law?
Dudley H. Willis has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Dudley H. Willis go to law school?
Dudley H. Willis earned their education at (LL.B. Georgetown, 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Dudley H. Willis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dudley H. Willis received?
Dudley H. Willis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. Georgetown
Boston University
- 1967
B.A.
Norwich University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1967
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973

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