Atty. Stephen Thomas Paterniti

Atty. Stephen Thomas Paterniti

Stephen Thomas Paterniti is a lawyer practicing disability, leave and health management, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years.

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About Stephen Thomas Paterniti at a glance

Stephen Thomas Paterniti is a Principal based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, trade secrets, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993), Connecticut (1994), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1997). Educated at Univ. of Wisconsin (J.D., 1993) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section •Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Thomas Paterniti is a lawyer practicing disability, leave and health management, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Stephen practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Thomas Paterniti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Thomas Paterniti handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Thomas Paterniti is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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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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Where is Stephen Thomas Paterniti's law office located?
Stephen Thomas Paterniti's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Thomas Paterniti handle?
Stephen Thomas Paterniti focuses on employment, ssd, trade secrets, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Stephen Thomas Paterniti practiced law?
Stephen Thomas Paterniti has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Stephen Thomas Paterniti go to law school?
Stephen Thomas Paterniti earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Stephen Thomas Paterniti for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Thomas Paterniti received?
Stephen Thomas Paterniti's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Wisconsin
- 1993
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
Connecticut
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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