Atty. Thomas J. Hamel

Atty. Thomas J. Hamel

Thomas J. Hamel is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, consumer law, real estate and 6 other areas of law.

Pittsfield Pittsfield 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Hamel at a glance

Thomas J. Hamel is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berkshire County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Massachusetts Conveyancers Association American Bankruptcy Institute Berkshire County Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas J. Hamel is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, consumer law, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Thomas practices in Pittsfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Hamel's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Thomas J. Hamel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas J. Hamel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas J. Hamel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas J. Hamel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Thomas J. Hamel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 Pittsfield 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 Thomas J. Hamel

Where is Thomas J. Hamel's law office located?
Thomas J. Hamel's law practice is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Hamel handle?
Thomas J. Hamel focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas J. Hamel practiced law?
Thomas J. Hamel has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Thomas J. Hamel go to law school?
Thomas J. Hamel earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Thomas J. Hamel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Hamel received?
Thomas J. Hamel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1988
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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