Atty. John Thacher McNeil

Atty. John Thacher McNeil

John Thacher McNeil is a lawyer practicing environment, criminal law, criminal prosecution. John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John Thacher McNeil at a glance

John Thacher McNeil is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and environmental. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thacher McNeil is a lawyer practicing environment, criminal law, criminal prosecution
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thacher McNeil's Areas of Practice

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

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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 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 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

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Where is John Thacher McNeil's law office located?
John Thacher McNeil's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thacher McNeil handle?
John Thacher McNeil focuses on criminal defense, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Thacher McNeil practiced law?
John Thacher McNeil has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Thacher McNeil go to law school?
John Thacher McNeil earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1987
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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