Atty. Howard Jay Caplan

Atty. Howard Jay Caplan

Howard Jay Caplan is a lawyer practicing real estate law, labor law, landlord and tenant law. Howard received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About Howard Jay Caplan at a glance

Howard Jay Caplan is a employment, real estate, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1987) and Boston University (B.S., 1983). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Jay Caplan is a lawyer practicing real estate law, labor law, landlord and tenant law
  • Howard received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Howard practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Jay Caplan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Howard Jay Caplan is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Howard Jay Caplan is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Howard Jay Caplan is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Massachusetts →

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

Common questions about Howard Jay Caplan

Where is Howard Jay Caplan's law office located?
Howard Jay Caplan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Jay Caplan handle?
Howard Jay Caplan focuses on employment, real estate, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Howard Jay Caplan practiced law?
Howard Jay Caplan has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Howard Jay Caplan go to law school?
Howard Jay Caplan earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Howard Jay Caplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1987
B.S.
Boston University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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