Atty. Jack E. Houghton, Jr.
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law.
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Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is a Member based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Jack E. Houghton. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), U.S. Tax Court (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Banking, 1995) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.A. Western, 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berkshire County and Massachusetts Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Association. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- Jack received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Jack practices at Jack E. Houghton in Pittsfield, MA
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Jack E. Houghton, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack E. Houghton, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →
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.
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jack E. Houghton, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Pittsfield 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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