Atty. John P. Coakley

Atty. John P. Coakley

John P. Coakley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, appeals.

Boston Boston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John P. Coakley at a glance

John P. Coakley is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Murphy & Riley, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2001). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1991) and Providence College (B.A., 1988). Active member of Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John P. Coakley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, appeals
  • John received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Murphy & Riley, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Coakley's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John P. Coakley is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 P. Coakley

Where is John P. Coakley's law office located?
John P. Coakley's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Murphy & Riley, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Coakley handle?
John P. Coakley focuses on litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John P. Coakley practiced law?
John P. Coakley has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John P. Coakley go to law school?
John P. Coakley earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John P. Coakley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1991
B.A.
Providence College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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