Atty. Peter D. McCarthy

Atty. Peter D. McCarthy

Peter D. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, land use / zoning and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (857) 416-2705

Profile Summary

About Peter D. McCarthy at a glance

Peter D. McCarthy is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sherin and Lodgen LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on zoning, construction, dv defense, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Boston College (J.D. History, 2007) and Boston College (B.A. History, 1998). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement: •Member, Boston Bar Association •Member, Massachusetts Bar Association •Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild •Director of Mintz Levin's Pro Bono Domestic Violence Project. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter D. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, land use / zoning and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1998, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Peter practices at Sherin and Lodgen LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D. McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Peter D. McCarthy is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Construction Law

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Domestic Violence Defense

Peter D. McCarthy is one of 12,045 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

Peter D. McCarthy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Peter D. McCarthy is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 venue, 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 Peter D. McCarthy

Where is Peter D. McCarthy's law office located?
Peter D. McCarthy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Sherin and Lodgen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D. McCarthy handle?
Peter D. McCarthy focuses on zoning, construction, dv defense, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter D. McCarthy practiced law?
Peter D. McCarthy has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Peter D. McCarthy go to law school?
Peter D. McCarthy earned their education at (J.D. History, 2007); (B.A. History, 1998).
How can I contact Peter D. McCarthy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. History
Boston College
- 2007
B.A. History
Boston College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007

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