Atty. Joseph D. Sherman

Atty. Joseph D. Sherman

Joseph Sherman is a client-focused attorney with over eight years of diverse civil litigation experience. He is known for his honest, thorough approach to advocating for his clients while resolving issues in a straightforward and cost-effective manner.

Newton Newton 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph D. Sherman at a glance

Joseph D. Sherman is an Attorney based in Newton, Massachusetts, practicing at Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, hoa, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts First Circuit Court of Appeal (2015) and Massachusetts (2015). Educated at Suffolk University Law School J.D. (—) and Yeshiva University (—). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph Sherman is a client-focused attorney with over eight years of diverse civil litigation experience
  • He is known for his honest, thorough approach to advocating for his clients while resolving issues in a straightforward and cost-effective manner
  • Before joining Tanowitz Law Office, PC in 2023, Joseph gained experience in civil litigation through his work with firms in Boston and Chestnut Hill
  • He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate disputes, construction, landlord/tenant issues, condominium disputes, and family law
  • As a Boston native, Joseph has a deep understanding and appreciation for the laws and values of the Commonwealth
  • He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Yeshiva University in New York City before attending Suffolk University Law School in Boston
  • While there, Joseph worked as a student attorney in the Family Advocacy Clinic and served as a judicial intern in the Middlesex Probate & Family Court
  • Joseph is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association, and he is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court
  • He also volunteers his time handling pro-bono cases through the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
  • Joseph's expertise, dedication, and passion for his work make him a valuable asset to Tanowitz Law Office and to his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph D. Sherman's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Joseph D. Sherman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

HOA & Condominium Law

Joseph D. Sherman is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joseph D. Sherman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Joseph D. Sherman is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Newton 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 D. Sherman

Where is Joseph D. Sherman's law office located?
Joseph D. Sherman's law practice is located in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm is Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph D. Sherman handle?
Joseph D. Sherman focuses on real estate, estate litigation, hoa, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joseph D. Sherman practiced law?
Joseph D. Sherman has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Joseph D. Sherman go to law school?
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How can I contact Joseph D. Sherman for a consultation?
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Education

Suffolk University Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Yeshiva University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts First Circuit Court of Appeal
Admitted: 2015
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2015

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