Atty. Frederick A. Hurst
Frederick A. Hurst is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination law, commercial law and 4 other areas of law.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, MA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Frederick A. Hurst at a Glance
Frederick A. Hurst is an Attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Hurst & Hurst, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, civil rights, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and Howard University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick A. Hurst
- Frederick A. Hurst is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination law, commercial law and 4 other areas of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1968, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Frederick practices at Hurst & Hurst, P.C. in Springfield, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick A. Hurst's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick A. Hurst handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Employment Law in Springfield
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Frederick A. Hurst is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business & Corporate Law in Springfield
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Frederick A. Hurst is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Rights in Springfield
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Frederick A. Hurst is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediation & Arbitration in Springfield
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Frederick A. Hurst is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Springfield
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Frederick A. Hurst is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
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 Springfield 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 venue, 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.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Springfield Choose Frederick A. Hurst
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Frederick A. Hurst's practice in the field of employment, business, civil rights, adr, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick A. Hurst brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and civil rights, Frederick A. Hurst can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Frederick A. Hurst attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Frederick A. Hurst Handles in Springfield
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Frederick A. Hurst has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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