Atty. Joseph A. MacDonald

Atty. Joseph A. MacDonald

Joseph A. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing probate, personal injury, immigration and 4 other areas of law.

Wenham Wenham 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (978) 354-7943 Book Appointment

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About Joseph A. MacDonald at a glance

Joseph A. MacDonald is a Member based in Wenham, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Joseph MacDonald. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988). Educated at Suffolk Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Wenham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph A. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing probate, personal injury, immigration and 4 other areas of law
  • Joseph has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joseph practices at Law Office of Joseph MacDonald in Wenham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. MacDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Joseph A. MacDonald is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trusts

Joseph A. MacDonald is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

Joseph A. MacDonald is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joseph A. MacDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

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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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 Wenham 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. MacDonald

Where is Joseph A. MacDonald's law office located?
Joseph A. MacDonald's law practice is located in Wenham, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Joseph MacDonald. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. MacDonald handle?
Joseph A. MacDonald focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joseph A. MacDonald practiced law?
Joseph A. MacDonald has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joseph A. MacDonald go to law school?
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How can I contact Joseph A. MacDonald for a consultation?
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Education

Suffolk Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988

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