Atty. John T. Donoghue

Atty. John T. Donoghue

John T. Donoghue is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, residential real estate, land use and 2 other areas of law.

Dover Dover 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Donoghue at a glance

John T. Donoghue is a Member based in Dover, Massachusetts, practicing at Donoghue & Donoghue, LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1972) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Dover, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John T. Donoghue is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, residential real estate, land use and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Donoghue & Donoghue, LLC in Dover, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Donoghue's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John T. Donoghue is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

John T. Donoghue is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Dover 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 T. Donoghue

Where is John T. Donoghue's law office located?
John T. Donoghue's law practice is located in Dover, Massachusetts. The firm is Donoghue & Donoghue, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Donoghue handle?
John T. Donoghue focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John T. Donoghue practiced law?
John T. Donoghue has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John T. Donoghue go to law school?
John T. Donoghue earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact John T. Donoghue for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Donoghue received?
John T. Donoghue's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1972
B.A.
Lehigh University
- 1968

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973

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