Atty. Joseph Anthony Maker
Joseph Anthony Maker is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy, commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Joseph Anthony Maker at a Glance
Joseph Anthony Maker is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Joseph A. Maker Attorney at Law. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at University of Bridgeport School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1988). Active member of Greater Bridgeport, Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut and American (Member, Section of Urban State and Local Government Law) Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph Anthony Maker
- Joseph Anthony Maker is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph A. Maker Attorney at Law in Boston, MA
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Joseph Anthony Maker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Anthony Maker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Boston
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Joseph Anthony Maker is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Boston
Joseph Anthony Maker is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Joseph Anthony Maker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Joseph Anthony Maker's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph Anthony Maker brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Joseph Anthony Maker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, Joseph Anthony Maker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Joseph Anthony Maker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Joseph Anthony Maker Handles in Boston
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