Atty. Michael J. Ciota

Atty. Michael J. Ciota

Michael J. Ciota is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law.

Fitchburg Fitchburg 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Ciota at a glance

Michael J. Ciota is a employment, real estate, zoning, government, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1977), and Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1974) and Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Worcester County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fitchburg, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Ciota is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Michael practices in Fitchburg, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Ciota's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Ciota 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.

Michael J. Ciota is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael J. Ciota is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael J. Ciota is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Michael J. Ciota is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Michael J. Ciota is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Fitchburg 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 Michael J. Ciota

Where is Michael J. Ciota's law office located?
Michael J. Ciota's law practice is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Ciota handle?
Michael J. Ciota focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, government, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael J. Ciota practiced law?
Michael J. Ciota has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Michael J. Ciota go to law school?
Michael J. Ciota earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Michael J. Ciota for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J. Ciota directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael J. Ciota received?
Michael J. Ciota's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1974
B.A.
Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979

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