Atty. Thomas E. Lawton, Jr.
Thomas E. Lawton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family law.
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Thomas E. Lawton, Jr. is a family law attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975), Florida (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1974) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. Lawton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family law
- Thomas E. received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Thomas E. practices in Boston, MA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 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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