Atty. Paul M. Derby
Paul M. Derby is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law.
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Paul M. Derby is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1974) and Boston College (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in West Roxbury, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul M. Derby is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law
- Paul received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1967, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Paul practices in West Roxbury, MA
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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.
Paul M. Derby is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Paul M. Derby is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 West Roxbury 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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