Atty. Paul Dratfield

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.

South Hadley South Hadley 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Dratfield at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Dratfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Dratfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Dratfield

Where is Paul Dratfield's law office located?
Paul Dratfield's law practice is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The firm is Paul Dratfield. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Dratfield handle?
Paul Dratfield focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul Dratfield practiced law?
Paul Dratfield has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Paul Dratfield go to law school?
Paul Dratfield earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Smith College Graduate Studies in Music Smith College 1977-1978 University of Massachusetts
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
Connecticut
Admitted: 1996
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000

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