Atty. John R. Blake

Atty. John R. Blake

John R. Blake is a lawyer practicing business, finance, taxation and 5 other areas of law.

New Bedford New Bedford 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Blake at a glance

John R. Blake is a business, tax, m&a, and adr attorney based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1966). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1966) and Boston College (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. Blake is a lawyer practicing business, finance, taxation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John practices in New Bedford, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Blake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Blake 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.

John R. Blake is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John R. Blake is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John R. Blake is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 New Bedford 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 R. Blake

Where is John R. Blake's law office located?
John R. Blake's law practice is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Blake handle?
John R. Blake focuses on business, tax, m&a, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John R. Blake practiced law?
John R. Blake has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John R. Blake go to law school?
John R. Blake earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact John R. Blake for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Blake directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John R. Blake received?
John R. Blake's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia University
- 1966
B.S.
Boston College
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1966

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