Atty. John P Sjovall

Atty. John P Sjovall

John P Sjovall is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, personal injury and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Nantucket Nantucket 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About John P Sjovall at a glance

John P Sjovall is a probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Nantucket, Massachusetts. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1960). Educated at University of Connecticut (LL.B., 1960) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1957). Serands clients in Nantucket, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John P Sjovall is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices in Nantucket, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John P Sjovall's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Nantucket 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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Where is John P Sjovall's law office located?
John P Sjovall's law practice is located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P Sjovall handle?
John P Sjovall focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John P Sjovall practiced law?
John P Sjovall has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John P Sjovall go to law school?
John P Sjovall earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
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Education

LL.B.
University of Connecticut
- 1960
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1960

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