Atty. Philip Herbert Barthel

Atty. Philip Herbert Barthel

Philip Herbert Barthel is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, estate administration and 3 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Hingham Hingham 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Philip Herbert Barthel at a glance

Philip Herbert Barthel is a Member based in Hingham, Massachusetts, practicing at Gillis, Borchardt & Barthel LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on wills, formation, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1999), and U.S. Supreme Court (2007). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1998) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1995). Active member of Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hingham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Herbert Barthel is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, estate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Philip practices at Gillis, Borchardt & Barthel LLP in Hingham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Herbert Barthel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Herbert Barthel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Business Formation

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Trusts

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Probate

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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.

Philip Herbert Barthel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Hingham 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 Philip Herbert Barthel

Where is Philip Herbert Barthel's law office located?
Philip Herbert Barthel's law practice is located in Hingham, Massachusetts. The firm is Gillis, Borchardt & Barthel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Herbert Barthel handle?
Philip Herbert Barthel focuses on wills, formation, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Philip Herbert Barthel practiced law?
Philip Herbert Barthel has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Philip Herbert Barthel go to law school?
Philip Herbert Barthel earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Philip Herbert Barthel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1998
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007

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