Atty. John A. Girouard
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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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Peer Reviewed Rated This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by another attorney. About AwardsClient Champion 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 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 →
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 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 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 →
John A. Girouard is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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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