Atty. W Paul Needham

Atty. W Paul Needham

W Paul Needham is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, tort liability, professional liability and 4 other areas of law. W received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About W Paul Needham at a glance

W Paul Needham is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Needham & Johnson. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1974) and Boston University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W Paul Needham is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, tort liability, professional liability and 4 other areas of law
  • W received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • W practices at Needham & Johnson in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

W Paul Needham's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

W Paul Needham is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 W Paul Needham

Where is W Paul Needham's law office located?
W Paul Needham's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Needham & Johnson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Paul Needham handle?
W Paul Needham focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has W Paul Needham practiced law?
W Paul Needham has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did W Paul Needham go to law school?
W Paul Needham earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact W Paul Needham for a consultation?
You can contact W Paul Needham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W Paul Needham received?
W Paul Needham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1974
B.A.
Boston University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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