Atty. Maria M. Pretorius
Maria M. Pretorius is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law.
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Maria M. Pretorius is a Senior Associate based in Salem, Massachusetts, practicing at Bolden Associates, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2000). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D. University, 1999) and Stellenbosch University, South Africa (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Salem, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Maria M. Pretorius is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law
- Maria received a B.A. degree from Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 1982, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Maria practices at Bolden Associates, LLC in Salem, 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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Salem 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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