Atty. John P. Coakley
John P. Coakley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, appeals.
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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
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John P. Coakley is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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