Atty. Gerald L. Nissenbaum
Gerald L. Nissenbaum is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 3 other areas of law.
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Gerald L. Nissenbaum is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nissenbaum Hickey LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at Boston University (J.D. LL.M., 1967) and Boston University (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Executive Committee, 1993—) American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, 1994-1995) International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, 1986-1990) International Society of Barristers (2002—, American College of Family Trial Lawyers and CERTIFIED: Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1981-2002) Marital Arbitrator by the AAA, Stanford Center on Dispute Resolution and AAML (June 1989) Mediator by AAML. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald L. Nissenbaum is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 3 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.S. in B.A. degree from Boston University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Gerald practices at Nissenbaum Hickey LLP in Boston, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Gerald L. Nissenbaum is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Gerald L. Nissenbaum is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Gerald L. Nissenbaum is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Gerald L. Nissenbaum is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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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