Atty. Richard A. Gelerman

Atty. Richard A. Gelerman

Author: Review of: "Low and Moderate Income Housing Procedures Before Local Boards of Appeal," January 1988; "Subdivision Control Law, Presenting a Proposed Subdivision Before Planning Board," April 1988; "Adult Day Care Centers and the Dover Amendment," April 2001. Town Counsel: Foxboro, Massachusetts, 1978-2008; Sharon, Massachusetts, 1988-.

Norwood Norwood 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Gelerman at a glance

Richard A. Gelerman is a Partner based in Norwood, Massachusetts, practicing at Gelerman and Cabral, LLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, franchise, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1968) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Norwood, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Author

  • Review of: "Low and Moderate Income Housing Procedures Before Local Boards of Appeal," January 1988
  • "Subdivision Control Law, Presenting a Proposed Subdivision Before Planning Board," April 1988
  • "Adult Day Care Centers and the Dover Amendment," April 2001

Town Counsel

  • Foxboro, Massachusetts, 1978-2008
  • Sharon, Massachusetts, 1988-
  • Director, Caritas Christi Health Care System, 1998-2008

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Gelerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Gelerman 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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Franchise Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Norwood 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 Richard A. Gelerman

Where is Richard A. Gelerman's law office located?
Richard A. Gelerman's law practice is located in Norwood, Massachusetts. The firm is Gelerman and Cabral, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Gelerman handle?
Richard A. Gelerman focuses on business, real estate, zoning, franchise, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard A. Gelerman practiced law?
Richard A. Gelerman has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Richard A. Gelerman go to law school?
Richard A. Gelerman earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Richard A. Gelerman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard A. Gelerman received?
Richard A. Gelerman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1968
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979

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