Atty. John P. Devine
John P. Devine is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, probate and 4 other areas of law.
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John P. Devine is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Somerville, Massachusetts. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992). Educated at Massachusetts School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Alfred University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Somerville, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John P. Devine is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, probate and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1973, and has been licensed for 34 years
- John practices in Somerville, MA
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John P. Devine's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Devine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John P. Devine is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John P. Devine is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John P. Devine is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John P. Devine is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John P. Devine is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Somerville 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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