Please sign in or create a free account to schedule a consultation.
Atty. Joan A. McDonough

Atty. Joan A. McDonough

Joan A. McDonough is a lawyer practicing trial practice, general practice.

Brockton Brockton 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (774) 430-2902 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joan A. McDonough at a glance

Joan A. McDonough is a Principal based in Brockton, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Joan McDonough. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1981). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1993) and Boston State College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Brockton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joan A. McDonough is a lawyer practicing trial practice, general practice
  • Joan received a B.A. degree from Boston State College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Joan practices at Law Office of Joan McDonough in Brockton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Joan A. McDonough's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan A. McDonough handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joan A. McDonough is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Brockton 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.

Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Brockton or all attorneys in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joan A. McDonough

Where is Joan A. McDonough's law office located?
Joan A. McDonough's law practice is located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Joan McDonough. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan A. McDonough handle?
Joan A. McDonough focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joan A. McDonough practiced law?
Joan A. McDonough has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Joan A. McDonough go to law school?
Joan A. McDonough earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Joan A. McDonough for a consultation?
You can contact Joan A. McDonough directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1993
B.A.
Boston State College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1981

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.