Atty. John Frederick Padgett

Atty. John Frederick Padgett

John Frederick Padgett is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Monmouth College, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Orleans Orleans 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Frederick Padgett at a glance

John Frederick Padgett is a Member based in Orleans, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office Of John F. Padgett. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975). Educated at New England School of Law J.D. (—) and Monmouth College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Orleans, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Frederick Padgett is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Monmouth College, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Law Office Of John F. Padgett in Orleans, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Frederick Padgett's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Frederick Padgett is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Frederick Padgett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Frederick Padgett is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

John Frederick Padgett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Orleans 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 Frederick Padgett

Where is John Frederick Padgett's law office located?
John Frederick Padgett's law practice is located in Orleans, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office Of John F. Padgett. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Frederick Padgett handle?
John Frederick Padgett focuses on probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Frederick Padgett practiced law?
John Frederick Padgett has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Frederick Padgett go to law school?
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How can I contact John Frederick Padgett for a consultation?
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Education

New England School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Monmouth College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975

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