Atty. Richard E. Gentilli
Richard E. Gentilli is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, creditors rights.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Gentilli at a Glance
Richard E. Gentilli is a Principal based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Hackett Feinberg P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and Amherst College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Gentilli
- Richard E. Gentilli is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, creditors rights
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Richard practices at Hackett Feinberg P.C. in Boston, MA
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Richard E. Gentilli's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Gentilli handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Boston
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Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard E. Gentilli is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Rights in Boston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Richard E. Gentilli
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard E. Gentilli's practice in the field of business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Gentilli brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Richard E. Gentilli can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, creditor rights, and litigation, Richard E. Gentilli can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Richard E. Gentilli attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard E. Gentilli Handles in Boston
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