Atty. Robert Shackford Walker

Atty. Robert Shackford Walker

Robert Shackford Walker is a lawyer practicing life sciences and emerging growth companies, corporate, business and tax, wills and probate and 1 other area of law. Robert has been licensed for 56 years.

Boston Boston 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Robert Shackford Walker at a glance

Robert Shackford Walker is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rubin and Rudman LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, business, tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit United States Tax Court (1970). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1973). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Shackford Walker is a lawyer practicing life sciences and emerging growth companies, corporate, business and tax, wills and probate and 1 other area of law
  • Robert has been licensed for 56 years
  • Robert practices at Rubin and Rudman LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Shackford Walker's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 Robert Shackford Walker

Where is Robert Shackford Walker's law office located?
Robert Shackford Walker's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Rubin and Rudman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Shackford Walker handle?
Robert Shackford Walker focuses on probate, business, tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Robert Shackford Walker practiced law?
Robert Shackford Walker has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Robert Shackford Walker go to law school?
Robert Shackford Walker earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1973).
How can I contact Robert Shackford Walker for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University School of Law
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit United States Tax Court
Admitted: 1970

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