Atty. John W. Wadsworth

Atty. John W. Wadsworth

John W. Wadsworth is a lawyer practicing energy, utilities & environmental, environmental, real estate.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Wadsworth at a glance

John W. Wadsworth is a Partner: Energy, Utilities and Environmental based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Brown Rudnick LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1987) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. Yale, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts and Energy Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W. Wadsworth is a lawyer practicing energy, utilities & environmental, environmental, real estate
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Brown Rudnick LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Wadsworth's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Environmental Law

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

John W. Wadsworth is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John W. Wadsworth is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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

Common questions about John W. Wadsworth

Where is John W. Wadsworth's law office located?
John W. Wadsworth's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Brown Rudnick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Wadsworth handle?
John W. Wadsworth focuses on real estate, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John W. Wadsworth practiced law?
John W. Wadsworth has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John W. Wadsworth go to law school?
John W. Wadsworth earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Yale, 1975).
How can I contact John W. Wadsworth for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John W. Wadsworth received?
John W. Wadsworth's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1987
B.A. Yale
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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