Atty. Elaine Whitfield Sharp

Atty. Elaine Whitfield Sharp

Elaine Whitfield Sharp is a lawyer practicing brain injury, civil rights, medical malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law. Elaine received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Marblehead Marblehead 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Elaine Whitfield Sharp at a glance

Elaine Whitfield Sharp is a Member based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, practicing at Whitfield Sharp & Sharp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, criminal defense, slip & fall, tbi/sci, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1980). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Marblehead, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elaine Whitfield Sharp is a lawyer practicing brain injury, civil rights, medical malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Elaine received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Elaine practices at Whitfield Sharp & Sharp in Marblehead, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Elaine Whitfield Sharp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elaine Whitfield Sharp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Elaine Whitfield Sharp is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Massachusetts →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Elaine Whitfield Sharp is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

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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 Marblehead 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 Elaine Whitfield Sharp

Where is Elaine Whitfield Sharp's law office located?
Elaine Whitfield Sharp's law practice is located in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The firm is Whitfield Sharp & Sharp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elaine Whitfield Sharp handle?
Elaine Whitfield Sharp focuses on medical malpractice, criminal defense, slip & fall, tbi/sci, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Elaine Whitfield Sharp practiced law?
Elaine Whitfield Sharp has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Elaine Whitfield Sharp go to law school?
Elaine Whitfield Sharp earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Elaine Whitfield Sharp for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1987
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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