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About James S. Shorris at a glance
James S. Shorris is an attorney based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), Massachusetts (1992), and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1985) and Macalester College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James S. Shorris is a lawyer
- James received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices in Wakefield, MA
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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 Wakefield 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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