Atty. Paul Dratfield
Paul Dratfield is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil practice, general liability. Paul received a degree from Smith College, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Paul Dratfield is a Member based in South Hadley, Massachusetts, practicing at Paul Dratfield. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), Connecticut (1996), and Massachusetts (2000). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1983) and Smith College Graduate Studies in Music Smith College 1977-1978 University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1975). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in South Hadley, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Dratfield is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil practice, general liability
- Paul received a degree from Smith College, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Paul practices at Paul Dratfield in South Hadley, MA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 South Hadley 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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