Atty. J Alan MacKay

Atty. J Alan MacKay

J Alan MacKay is a lawyer. J received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Boston Boston 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About J Alan MacKay at a glance

J Alan MacKay is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1962), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1979). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1962) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1957). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • J Alan MacKay is a lawyer
  • J received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • J practices in Boston, MA

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 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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J Alan MacKay's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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J Alan MacKay has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
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J Alan MacKay earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (A.B., 1957).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1962
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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