Atty. Scott W. Nickerson
Scott W. Nickerson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, wills and trusts and 6 other areas of law.
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About Scott W. Nickerson at a glance
Scott W. Nickerson is a Member based in Barnstable, Massachusetts, practicing at Scott W. Nickerson. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1986), New York (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Bridgeport J.D. (—) and Syracuse University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Barnstable County (Member, Law Day Committee, 1991—), Massachusetts, New York and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Barnstable, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott W. Nickerson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, wills and trusts and 6 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Scott practices at Scott W. Nickerson in Barnstable, MA
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Scott W. Nickerson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →
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.
Scott W. Nickerson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Scott W. Nickerson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott W. Nickerson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Scott W. Nickerson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 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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