Atty. Joel B. Swets

Atty. Joel B. Swets

Joel B. Swets is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, trusts and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Joel B. Swets at a glance

Joel B. Swets is a wills, trusts, probate, and tax attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), District of Columbia (1982), U.S District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1982), and U.S. Claims Court (1983). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Suffolk, 1984) and Colby College (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel B. Swets is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, trusts and 1 other area of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joel practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel B. Swets's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel B. Swets handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel B. Swets

Where is Joel B. Swets's law office located?
Joel B. Swets's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel B. Swets handle?
Joel B. Swets focuses on wills, trusts, probate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joel B. Swets practiced law?
Joel B. Swets has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joel B. Swets go to law school?
Joel B. Swets earned their education at (LL.M. Suffolk, 1984); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Joel B. Swets for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Suffolk
Boston University
- 1984
B.A.
Colby College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
U.S District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988

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