Atty. Duncan S. Payne

Atty. Duncan S. Payne

Duncan S. Payne is a lawyer.

Boston Boston 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (508) 786-8013 Book Appointment

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About Duncan S. Payne at a glance

Duncan S. Payne is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1978), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1975) and Princeton University (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Duncan S. Payne is a lawyer
  • Duncan received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Duncan practices in Boston, MA

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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Duncan S. Payne's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Duncan S. Payne practiced law?
Duncan S. Payne has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Duncan S. Payne go to law school?
Duncan S. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1975
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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