Atty. John M. Hession

Atty. John M. Hession

John M. Hession is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Hession at a glance

John M. Hession is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. English, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Hession is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Hession's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John M. Hession is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John M. Hession is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

John M. Hession is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John M. Hession is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Hession

Where is John M. Hession's law office located?
John M. Hession's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Hession handle?
John M. Hession focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John M. Hession practiced law?
John M. Hession has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John M. Hession go to law school?
John M. Hession earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. English, 1973).
How can I contact John M. Hession for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John M. Hession received?
John M. Hession's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1982
B.A. English
University of Notre Dame
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982

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