Atty. John A. Girouard

Atty. John A. Girouard

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Worcester Worcester 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About John A. Girouard at a glance

John A. Girouard is a Partner based in Worcester, Massachusetts, practicing at Hassett & Donnelly, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1997) and Plymouth State College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Worcester and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Worcester, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

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Client Champion Awards

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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Practice Areas Explained

John A. Girouard's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John A. Girouard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John A. Girouard is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A. Girouard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John A. Girouard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Construction Law

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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 Worcester 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 John A. Girouard

Where is John A. Girouard's law office located?
John A. Girouard's law practice is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The firm is Hassett & Donnelly, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Girouard handle?
John A. Girouard focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John A. Girouard practiced law?
John A. Girouard has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John A. Girouard go to law school?
John A. Girouard earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact John A. Girouard for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Girouard 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.
What awards or recognition has John A. Girouard received?
John A. Girouard's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1997
B.A.
Plymouth State College
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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