Atty. Elizabeth Kates
Elizabeth Kates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026.
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Elizabeth Kates is a business attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elizabeth Kates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law
- Elizabeth, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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