Atty. William J. Proia

Atty. William J. Proia

William J. Proia is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, transportation.

Burlington Burlington 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Proia at a glance

William J. Proia is an Associate based in Burlington, Massachusetts, practicing at Riemer & Braunstein LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1993). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Association of Town Finance Committees Real Estate Bar Association. Serands clients in Burlington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Proia is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, transportation
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices at Riemer & Braunstein LLP in Burlington, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Proia's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

William J. Proia 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 Burlington 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 William J. Proia

Where is William J. Proia's law office located?
William J. Proia's law practice is located in Burlington, Massachusetts. The firm is Riemer & Braunstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Proia handle?
William J. Proia focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William J. Proia practiced law?
William J. Proia has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William J. Proia go to law school?
William J. Proia earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William J. Proia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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