Atty. John Joseph Tumilty

Atty. John Joseph Tumilty

John Joseph Tumilty is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, corporate governance and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Waltham Waltham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Tumilty at a glance

John Joseph Tumilty is a Partner based in Waltham, Massachusetts, practicing at Morse, Barnes-Brown, Pendleton. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, trademark, probate, copyright, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and Boston College B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Tumilty is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, corporate governance and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Morse, Barnes-Brown, Pendleton in Waltham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Tumilty's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Trademark Law

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Probate

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Waltham 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 Joseph Tumilty

Where is John Joseph Tumilty's law office located?
John Joseph Tumilty's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm is Morse, Barnes-Brown, Pendleton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Tumilty handle?
John Joseph Tumilty focuses on trusts, trademark, probate, copyright, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Joseph Tumilty practiced law?
John Joseph Tumilty has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Joseph Tumilty go to law school?
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How can I contact John Joseph Tumilty for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Joseph Tumilty received?
John Joseph Tumilty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude
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Boston College B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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