Atty. Matthew Watsky

Atty. Matthew Watsky

Matthew Watsky has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, as well as a rating as a"SuperLawyer" in New England. Deputy General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 1985-1990.

Dedham Dedham 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Matthew Watsky at a glance

Matthew Watsky is a Member based in Dedham, Massachusetts, practicing at Matthew Watsky Attorney at Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), New York (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Property Law Section Council, 1996-1999, Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Dedham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Watsky has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, as well as a rating as a"SuperLawyer" in New England
  • Deputy General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 1985-1990
  • Westwood Zoning Board of Appeals, 1985-1987
  • Chairman, 1995-1996 and Director, 1991-1999, Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Director, 1994-2001 and President, 1999-2001, Neponset River Watershed Association

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Watsky's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Matthew Watsky is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Watsky is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Dedham 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 Matthew Watsky

Where is Matthew Watsky's law office located?
Matthew Watsky's law practice is located in Dedham, Massachusetts. The firm is Matthew Watsky Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Watsky handle?
Matthew Watsky focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Matthew Watsky practiced law?
Matthew Watsky has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Matthew Watsky go to law school?
Matthew Watsky earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Matthew Watsky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Watsky received?
Matthew Watsky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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