Atty. Joseph P. Dever
Joseph P. Dever is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, civil litigation.
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Joseph P. Dever is a Partner based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Riley & Dever, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1993). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1993) and Bates College (B.A., 1989). Active member of Greater Lynn and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lynnfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph P. Dever is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, civil litigation
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Joseph practices at Riley & Dever, P.C. in Lynnfield, MA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph P. Dever is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Lynnfield 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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