Atty. Frederick William Backus

Atty. Frederick William Backus

Frederick William Backus is a lawyer practicing business start-ups, venture capital, partnership. Frederick received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Boston Boston 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (617) 228-4405

Profile Summary

About Frederick William Backus at a glance

Frederick William Backus is a Sr. Coun. based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Outside GC LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Frederick William Backus is a lawyer practicing business start-ups, venture capital, partnership
  • Frederick received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Frederick practices at Outside GC LLC in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick William Backus's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Frederick William Backus's law office located?
Frederick William Backus's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Outside GC LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick William Backus handle?
Frederick William Backus focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Frederick William Backus practiced law?
Frederick William Backus has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Frederick William Backus go to law school?
Frederick William Backus earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1991
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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