Atty. Michael A. Dunning
Michael A. Dunning is a lawyer practicing real estate law, zoning, estate planning and 3 other areas of law.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Mashpee, MA · 60+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Dunning at a Glance
Michael A. Dunning is a Partner based in Mashpee, Massachusetts, practicing at Dunning, Kirrane, McNichols & Garner, L.L.P.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1968), Massachusetts (1970), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1976). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1966) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Barnstable County and Massachusetts Bar Associations Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts. Serves clients in Mashpee, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Dunning
- Michael A. Dunning is a lawyer practicing real estate law, zoning, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Michael practices at Dunning, Kirrane, McNichols & Garner, L.L.P. in Mashpee, MA
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Michael A. Dunning's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Dunning handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mashpee.
Family Law in Mashpee
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Mashpee
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Mashpee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Mashpee
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Mashpee
Michael A. Dunning is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mashpee
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 Mashpee 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 venue, 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.
Mashpee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mashpee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Mashpee Choose Michael A. Dunning
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Dunning's practice in the field of family law, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Dunning brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and Massachusetts, Michael A. Dunning can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, estate planning, and business, Michael A. Dunning can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mashpee
A Mashpee-based practice means Michael A. Dunning attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Dunning Handles in Mashpee
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