Atty. Joseph A. Cleary

Atty. Joseph A. Cleary

Joseph A. Cleary is a lawyer practicing probate law, real estate law, estate administration law and 1 other area of law.

Haverhill Haverhill 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Joseph A. Cleary at a glance

Joseph A. Cleary is a Member based in Haverhill, Massachusetts, practicing at Joseph A. Clearly, III. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1977) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Haverhill, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph A. Cleary is a lawyer practicing probate law, real estate law, estate administration law and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Joseph practices at Joseph A. Clearly, III in Haverhill, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Cleary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Cleary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

Joseph A. Cleary is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Joseph A. Cleary is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Haverhill 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 Joseph A. Cleary

Where is Joseph A. Cleary's law office located?
Joseph A. Cleary's law practice is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The firm is Joseph A. Clearly, III. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Cleary handle?
Joseph A. Cleary focuses on probate, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joseph A. Cleary practiced law?
Joseph A. Cleary has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Joseph A. Cleary go to law school?
Joseph A. Cleary earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Joseph A. Cleary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977

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