Atty. William F. MacHen

Atty. William F. MacHen

William F. MacHen is a lawyer practicing tax credit transactions, renewable energy tax credits, tax credit fund formation and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William F. MacHen at a glance

William F. MacHen is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. (—) and Wesleyan University B.A. (—). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William F. MacHen is a lawyer practicing tax credit transactions, renewable energy tax credits, tax credit fund formation and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William F. MacHen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William F. MacHen 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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

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Where is William F. MacHen's law office located?
William F. MacHen's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. MacHen handle?
William F. MacHen focuses on business, real estate, tax, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William F. MacHen practiced law?
William F. MacHen has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William F. MacHen go to law school?
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Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Wesleyan University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969

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