Atty. Peter D. McCarthy
Peter D. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, land use / zoning and 6 other areas of law.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 19+ Years Experience
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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
- 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
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Peter D. McCarthy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D. McCarthy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Land Use & Zoning in Boston
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Construction Law in Boston
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Domestic Violence Defense in Boston
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Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter D. McCarthy is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediation & Arbitration in Boston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Peter D. McCarthy is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Peter D. McCarthy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter D. McCarthy's practice in the field of zoning, construction, dv defense, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter D. McCarthy brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering zoning, construction, and dv defense, Peter D. McCarthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Peter D. McCarthy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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