Atty. Joseph D. Sommer
Joseph D. Sommer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, family.
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Joseph D. Sommer is a probate, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Northeastern University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph D. Sommer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, family
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from Northeastern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Joseph practices in Boston, MA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joseph D. Sommer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 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 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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