Atty. John Rao
John Rao is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 13. John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 44+ Years Experience
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About John Rao at a Glance
John Rao is a chapter 13 and bankruptcy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1982). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Boston University (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Rao
- John Rao is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 13
- John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices in Boston, MA
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John Rao's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Rao handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Boston
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Boston
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose John Rao
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Rao's practice in the field of chapter 13 and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Rao brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering chapter 13 and bankruptcy, John Rao can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means John Rao attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Rao Handles in Boston
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