Atty. John S. Legasey
John S. Legasey is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, child support, guardianship and 5 other areas of law.
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John S. Legasey is a Principal based in Salem, Massachusetts, practicing at Legasey & Associates. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and poa. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1975) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Salem (President, 1981-1982), Essex County and Massachusetts (Family Law Council, 1997-1998) Bar Associations American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Serands clients in Salem, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John S. Legasey is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, child support, guardianship and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Legasey & Associates in Salem, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John S. Legasey is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
John S. Legasey is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John S. Legasey is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
John S. Legasey is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Massachusetts →
John S. Legasey is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Salem 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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