Atty. John Gordon MacLachlan
John Gordon MacLachlan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, construction law and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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John Gordon MacLachlan is a Partner based in Salem, Massachusetts. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001), New Hampshire (2003), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2003). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of New Hampshire (B.A., 1997). Active member of Essex County, Boston, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations. Serands clients in Salem, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Gordon MacLachlan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, construction law and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- John practices in Salem, MA
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John Gordon MacLachlan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Gordon MacLachlan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Gordon MacLachlan is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
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 Gordon MacLachlan 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 Gordon MacLachlan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John Gordon MacLachlan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Gordon MacLachlan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Salem 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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