Atty. William C. Harpin
William C. Harpin is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, family and 2 other areas of law.
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William C. Harpin is a criminal defense, family law, workers comp, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), Alaska (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1999). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Bowdoin College (B.A. University, 1971). Active member of 1999, Member: Massachusetts District Court Bar, 1994, and the First Circuit Bar. Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William C. Harpin is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, family and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- William practices in Wakefield, MA
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William C. Harpin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Harpin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William C. Harpin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
William C. Harpin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
William C. Harpin is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
William C. Harpin is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Wakefield 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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