Atty. Michael S. Sophocles
Michael S. Sophocles is a lawyer practicing construction / development, equipment finance / leasing, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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Michael S. Sophocles is a Practice Group Leader based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and Pennsylvania (1977). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael S. Sophocles is a lawyer practicing construction / development, equipment finance / leasing, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA
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Michael S. Sophocles's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Sophocles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael S. Sophocles is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Michael S. Sophocles is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Boston 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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