Atty. Ralph A. Child

Atty. Ralph A. Child

Ralph A. Child is a lawyer practicing government, project finance, regulatory compliance, permitting, approvals & appeals and 9 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Ralph A. Child at a glance

Ralph A. Child is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1978). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1976) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement: •Member, Board of Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England •Past chair, Boston Bar Association Environmental Law Section. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ralph A. Child is a lawyer practicing government, project finance, regulatory compliance, permitting, approvals & appeals and 9 other areas of law
  • Ralph received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Ralph practices at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph A. Child's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph A. Child handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Ralph A. Child is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ralph A. Child is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Ralph A. Child is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Ralph A. Child

Where is Ralph A. Child's law office located?
Ralph A. Child's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph A. Child handle?
Ralph A. Child focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Ralph A. Child practiced law?
Ralph A. Child has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Ralph A. Child go to law school?
Ralph A. Child earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Ralph A. Child for a consultation?
You can contact Ralph A. Child 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 Ralph A. Child received?
Ralph A. Child's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1976
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978

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