Atty. Paul Frederick Donovan

Atty. Paul Frederick Donovan

Paul Frederick Donovan is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, trust and estate administration and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years.

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Profile Summary

About Paul Frederick Donovan at a glance

Paul Frederick Donovan is a trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Suffolk Law School (J.D., 1976) and Boston College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Frederick Donovan is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, trust and estate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Paul practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Frederick Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Paul Frederick Donovan is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Power of Attorney

Paul Frederick Donovan is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Paul Frederick Donovan is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Frederick Donovan

Where is Paul Frederick Donovan's law office located?
Paul Frederick Donovan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Frederick Donovan handle?
Paul Frederick Donovan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul Frederick Donovan practiced law?
Paul Frederick Donovan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Paul Frederick Donovan go to law school?
Paul Frederick Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Paul Frederick Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact Paul Frederick Donovan 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 Paul Frederick Donovan received?
Paul Frederick Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk Law School
- 1976
A.B.
Boston College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979

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