Atty. Peter A. Heffernan

Atty. Peter A. Heffernan

Peter A. Heffernan is a lawyer practicing litigation.

Arlington Arlington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Peter A. Heffernan at a glance

Peter A. Heffernan is a Comm. for Pub. Coun. Serv. based in Arlington, Massachusetts. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2000) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Arlington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter A. Heffernan is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Peter practices in Arlington, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter A. Heffernan's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Arlington 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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Where is Peter A. Heffernan's law office located?
Peter A. Heffernan's law practice is located in Arlington, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter A. Heffernan handle?
Peter A. Heffernan focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter A. Heffernan practiced law?
Peter A. Heffernan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Peter A. Heffernan go to law school?
Peter A. Heffernan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2000
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001

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