Atty. Janet M. Sheppard
Janet M. Sheppard is a lawyer practicing municipal, real estate, taxation.
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About Janet M. Sheppard at a glance
Janet M. Sheppard is a real estate and tax attorney based in Northampton, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Boston University School of Law (L.L.M. Boston, 1986) and Northeastern University (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Northampton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Janet M. Sheppard is a lawyer practicing municipal, real estate, taxation
- Janet received a degree from Boston University School of Law in 1986, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Janet practices in Northampton, MA
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Janet M. Sheppard's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet M. Sheppard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Janet M. Sheppard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Janet M. Sheppard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Northampton 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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