Atty. Robert J. Coakley
Robert J. Coakley is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law.
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Robert J. Coakley is a Member based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, practicing at Porter & Coakley. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1977) and Boston College (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Gloucester, Essex County and Massachusetts (Member, Real Property Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Gloucester, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert J. Coakley is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Robert practices at Porter & Coakley in Gloucester, MA
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Robert J. Coakley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Coakley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Robert J. Coakley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Robert J. Coakley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert J. Coakley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert J. Coakley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert J. Coakley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Gloucester 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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