Atty. Robert Allan Lapping
Robert Allan Lapping is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Robert Allan Lapping at a Glance
Robert Allan Lapping is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Lapping & Picardi. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1972), California (1975), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976). Educated at Harvard University (J.D. Counseling, 1971) and Cornell University (A.B. Harvard, 1968). Active member of Boston Member, Sections on: Corporations Real Estate Alternate Dispute Resolution) and Massachusetts (Member, Sections on: Corporations Real Estate) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Allan Lapping
- Robert Allan Lapping is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Robert practices at Lapping & Picardi in Boston, MA and 1 other location
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Robert Allan Lapping's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Allan Lapping handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Contracts in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Allan Lapping is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Allan Lapping is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediation & Arbitration in Boston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Robert Allan Lapping is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →
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 Robert Allan Lapping
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 Robert Allan Lapping's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Allan Lapping brings 54+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and California, Robert Allan Lapping can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and real estate, Robert Allan Lapping 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 Robert Allan Lapping attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Allan Lapping Handles in Boston
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