Atty. Richard J. McCarthy

Atty. Richard J. McCarthy

Richard J. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, securities litigation, financial services litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard J. McCarthy at a glance

Richard J. McCarthy is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U (1972). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1972) and Harvard University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard J. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, securities litigation, financial services litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Locke Lord LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. McCarthy 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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Construction Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Richard J. McCarthy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Richard J. McCarthy

Where is Richard J. McCarthy's law office located?
Richard J. McCarthy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. McCarthy handle?
Richard J. McCarthy focuses on business, real estate, construction, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard J. McCarthy practiced law?
Richard J. McCarthy has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard J. McCarthy go to law school?
Richard J. McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Richard J. McCarthy for a consultation?
You can contact Richard J. McCarthy 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 Richard J. McCarthy received?
Richard J. McCarthy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1972
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U
Admitted: 1972

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