Atty. Peter F. Shea

Atty. Peter F. Shea

Peter F. Shea is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, finance, commercial lending and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Peter F. Shea at a glance

Peter F. Shea is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Carolan, Shea & Machado. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1982). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1981) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1976). Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter F. Shea is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, finance, commercial lending and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Peter practices at Carolan, Shea & Machado in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter F. Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter F. Shea is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter F. Shea is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Commercial Real Estate

Peter F. Shea is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Peter F. Shea is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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 Peter F. Shea

Where is Peter F. Shea's law office located?
Peter F. Shea's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Carolan, Shea & Machado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter F. Shea handle?
Peter F. Shea focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter F. Shea practiced law?
Peter F. Shea has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Peter F. Shea go to law school?
Peter F. Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Peter F. Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1981
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982

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