Atty. Joan E. Kolligian
Joan E. Kolligian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation.
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Joan E. Kolligian is a family law and adr attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McGrath & Kane Attorneys at Law, Inc.. Educated at Suffolk University (—, 1978) and Wheaton College (Norton) (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan E. Kolligian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Joan E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joan E. Kolligian is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Joan E. Kolligian is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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