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About Joseph A. Lopes at a glance
Joseph A. Lopes is an attorney based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980), Maryland (1987), and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1980) and University of Rhode Island (B.A. University, 1971). Serands clients in Upper Marlboro, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph A. Lopes is a lawyer
- Joseph A. received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Joseph A. practices in Upper Marlboro, MD
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Upper Marlboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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