Atty. Gerard Shirar
Gerard Shirar is a lawyer practicing criminal law, torts, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Gerard received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1952, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Gerard Shirar is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Westford, Massachusetts. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Massachusetts School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Purdue University (B.S., 1952). Serands clients in Westford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerard Shirar is a lawyer practicing criminal law, torts, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Gerard received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1952, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Gerard practices in Westford, MA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gerard Shirar is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gerard Shirar is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Westford 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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