Atty. Jonathan D. Canter

Atty. Jonathan D. Canter

Jonathan D. Canter is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking law, creditors rights and 1 other area of law.

Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan D. Canter at a glance

Jonathan D. Canter is a employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1985). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chestnut Hill, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan D. Canter is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking law, creditors rights and 1 other area of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Jonathan practices in Chestnut Hill, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan D. Canter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan D. Canter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jonathan D. Canter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan D. Canter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Jonathan D. Canter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Jonathan D. Canter is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Jonathan D. Canter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Jonathan D. Canter

Where is Jonathan D. Canter's law office located?
Jonathan D. Canter's law practice is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan D. Canter handle?
Jonathan D. Canter focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Jonathan D. Canter practiced law?
Jonathan D. Canter has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Jonathan D. Canter go to law school?
Jonathan D. Canter earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Jonathan D. Canter for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan D. Canter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan D. Canter received?
Jonathan D. Canter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1975
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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