Atty. Laura Ruth McKelligott

Atty. Laura Ruth McKelligott

Laura Ruth McKelligott is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, products liability, toxic torts and 2 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Wakefield Wakefield 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Ruth McKelligott at a glance

Laura Ruth McKelligott is a personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2005), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2005), and Delaware (2010). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Trinity College (B.A., 2002). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura Ruth McKelligott is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, products liability, toxic torts and 2 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Laura practices in Wakefield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Ruth McKelligott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Ruth McKelligott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Laura Ruth McKelligott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Product Liability

Laura Ruth McKelligott is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

Laura Ruth McKelligott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Wakefield 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 Laura Ruth McKelligott

Where is Laura Ruth McKelligott's law office located?
Laura Ruth McKelligott's law practice is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Ruth McKelligott handle?
Laura Ruth McKelligott focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Laura Ruth McKelligott practiced law?
Laura Ruth McKelligott has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Laura Ruth McKelligott go to law school?
Laura Ruth McKelligott earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Laura Ruth McKelligott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Trinity College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2005
Delaware
Admitted: 2010

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