Atty. Michael J. Shepard
Michael J. Shepard is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.
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About Michael J. Shepard at a glance
Michael J. Shepard is a Member based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Michael J. Shepard PC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971), Massachusetts (1974), Illinois (1977), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1978). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1971) and St. Anselm's College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berkshire County (Member, Executive Committee, 1979-1980), Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Shepard is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Anselm's College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Michael practices at Michael J. Shepard PC in Pittsfield, MA
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Michael J. Shepard's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Shepard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael J. Shepard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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.
Michael J. Shepard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael J. Shepard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Shepard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. Shepard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Pittsfield 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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