Atty. Thomas Motley

Atty. Thomas Motley

Thomas Motley is a lawyer practicing international business law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and securities law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

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About Thomas Motley at a glance

Thomas Motley is a business, m&a, securities, and international attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966) and Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1966) and Harvard College (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Motley is a lawyer practicing international business law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and securities law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Thomas practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Motley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas Motley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

Thomas Motley is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Thomas Motley is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 Thomas Motley

Where is Thomas Motley's law office located?
Thomas Motley's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Motley handle?
Thomas Motley focuses on business, m&a, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas Motley practiced law?
Thomas Motley has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Thomas Motley go to law school?
Thomas Motley earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Thomas Motley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1966
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973

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