Atty. Robert C. Lawless

Atty. Robert C. Lawless

Robert C. Lawless is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, probate and 10 other areas of law.

Barnstable Barnstable 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert C. Lawless at a glance

Robert C. Lawless is a Member based in Barnstable, Massachusetts, practicing at Lawless & Lawless, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on child custody, probate, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Di (1985). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1982) and Boston College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Barnstable, Massachusetts and American (Member, Sections on: Civil Litigation Criminal) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Barnstable, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert C. Lawless is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, probate and 10 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Robert practices at Lawless & Lawless, P.C. in Barnstable, MA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. Lawless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Lawless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Child Custody & Visitation

Robert C. Lawless is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

Robert C. Lawless is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Robert C. Lawless is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Massachusetts →

Wrongful Death

Robert C. Lawless is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Massachusetts →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert C. Lawless is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Barnstable 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 Robert C. Lawless

Where is Robert C. Lawless's law office located?
Robert C. Lawless's law practice is located in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The firm is Lawless & Lawless, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert C. Lawless handle?
Robert C. Lawless focuses on child custody, probate, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Robert C. Lawless practiced law?
Robert C. Lawless has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Robert C. Lawless go to law school?
Robert C. Lawless earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Robert C. Lawless for a consultation?
You can contact Robert C. Lawless 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 Robert C. Lawless received?
Robert C. Lawless's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1982
B.A.
Boston College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Di
Admitted: 1985

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