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John K. Thornton is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (Inactive) (1989). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Hartford (B.A. Wesleyan, 1980). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John K. Thornton is a lawyer
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Hartford in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
- John practices in Boston, MA
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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 Boston 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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