Atty. Ellen Shachter

Atty. Ellen Shachter

Ellen Shachter is a lawyer practicing housing law, welfare, general practice and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Cambridge Cambridge 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Shachter at a glance

Ellen Shachter is a Cambridge & Somerville Legal Servs. Inc. based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1990) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Shachter is a lawyer practicing housing law, welfare, general practice and 1 other area of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Ellen practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Shachter's Areas of Practice

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

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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 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

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Where is Ellen Shachter's law office located?
Ellen Shachter's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Shachter handle?
Ellen Shachter focuses on ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Ellen Shachter practiced law?
Ellen Shachter has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Ellen Shachter go to law school?
Ellen Shachter earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Ellen Shachter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1990
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990

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