Atty. Richard John Gallivan

Atty. Richard John Gallivan

Richard John Gallivan is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, land court. Richard has been licensed for 51 years.

Buzzards Bay Buzzards Bay 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard John Gallivan at a glance

Richard John Gallivan is a Member based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, practicing at Gallivan & Santos PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975), Florida (1976), and California (2002). Educated at Suffolk University J.D. (—). Serands clients in Buzzards Bay, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard John Gallivan is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, land court
  • Richard has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices at Gallivan & Santos PC in Buzzards Bay, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Gallivan's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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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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 Buzzards Bay 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 John Gallivan

Where is Richard John Gallivan's law office located?
Richard John Gallivan's law practice is located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The firm is Gallivan & Santos PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Gallivan handle?
Richard John Gallivan focuses on probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard John Gallivan practiced law?
Richard John Gallivan has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard John Gallivan go to law school?
Richard John Gallivan earned their education at (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

Suffolk University J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
Florida
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 2002

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