Atty. Paul Whelan

Atty. Paul Whelan

Paul Whelan is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Rhode Island College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Brockton Brockton 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Paul Whelan at a glance

Paul Whelan is a Massachusetts Water Resource Authority based in Brockton, Massachusetts. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995), Rhode Island (1995), Utah (2001), and Connecticut (2010). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Rhode Island College (B.A., 1990). Active member of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Federal and American Bar Associations Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Brockton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Whelan is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Rhode Island College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Paul practices in Brockton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Insurance Law

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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 Brockton 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 Whelan

Where is Paul Whelan's law office located?
Paul Whelan's law practice is located in Brockton, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Whelan handle?
Paul Whelan focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul Whelan practiced law?
Paul Whelan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Paul Whelan go to law school?
Paul Whelan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Rhode Island College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1995
Utah
Admitted: 2001
Connecticut
Admitted: 2010

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