Atty. Peter V. Lawlor

Atty. Peter V. Lawlor

Peter V. Lawlor is a lawyer practicing tax law, commercial law, business and 8 other areas of law.

Chelmsford Chelmsford 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter V. Lawlor at a glance

Peter V. Lawlor is a child custody, trusts, family law, estate planning, and business attorney based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1984), New Hampshire (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1985). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1983) and Lafayette College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chelmsford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter V. Lawlor is a lawyer practicing tax law, commercial law, business and 8 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Peter practices in Chelmsford, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter V. Lawlor's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

Peter V. Lawlor is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trusts

Peter V. Lawlor is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Peter V. Lawlor is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Peter V. Lawlor is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter V. Lawlor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Chelmsford 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 V. Lawlor

Where is Peter V. Lawlor's law office located?
Peter V. Lawlor's law practice is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter V. Lawlor handle?
Peter V. Lawlor focuses on child custody, trusts, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter V. Lawlor practiced law?
Peter V. Lawlor has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Peter V. Lawlor go to law school?
Peter V. Lawlor earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Peter V. Lawlor for a consultation?
You can contact Peter V. Lawlor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter V. Lawlor received?
Peter V. Lawlor's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1983
A.B.
Lafayette College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1984
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1985

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