Atty. Richard B. Schafer

Atty. Richard B. Schafer

Richard B. Schafer is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 3 other areas of law.

Natick Natick 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard B. Schafer at a glance

Richard B. Schafer is an Of Counsel based in Natick, Massachusetts, practicing at Cunningham, Machanic, Cetlin, Johnson & Harney, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S.E., 1983). Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Natick, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard B. Schafer is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices at Cunningham, Machanic, Cetlin, Johnson & Harney, LLP in Natick, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard B. Schafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard B. Schafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Richard B. Schafer is one of 226,536 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.

Richard B. Schafer 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.

Richard B. Schafer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard B. Schafer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Natick 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 B. Schafer

Where is Richard B. Schafer's law office located?
Richard B. Schafer's law practice is located in Natick, Massachusetts. The firm is Cunningham, Machanic, Cetlin, Johnson & Harney, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard B. Schafer handle?
Richard B. Schafer focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard B. Schafer practiced law?
Richard B. Schafer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard B. Schafer go to law school?
Richard B. Schafer earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.E., 1983).
How can I contact Richard B. Schafer for a consultation?
You can contact Richard B. Schafer 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.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1988
B.S.E.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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