Atty. William P. Gaughan

Atty. William P. Gaughan

William P. Gaughan is a lawyer practicing environmental law.

Boston Boston 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William P. Gaughan at a glance

William P. Gaughan is a Dept. of Envir. Protec based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1969) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William P. Gaughan is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Gaughan's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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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Where is William P. Gaughan's law office located?
William P. Gaughan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Gaughan handle?
William P. Gaughan focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William P. Gaughan practiced law?
William P. Gaughan has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William P. Gaughan go to law school?
William P. Gaughan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1969
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969

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