Atty. William S. Abbott

Atty. William S. Abbott

Phi Beta Kappa. Editor, Harvard Law Review, 1964-1966.

Boston Boston 59 J. Erfahrung 59 year
Call (857) 347-5849 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William S. Abbott at a glance

William S. Abbott is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Simonds, Winslow, Willis & Abbott. They haand 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1970), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1977). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1966) and Harvard University (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Editor, Harvard Law Review, 1964-1966
  • White House Fellow, 1966-1967
  • Regional Coordinator for Asia, U.S
  • Agricultural Development Service, 1967-1968
  • Member, 1970-1973 and Chairman, 1972-1973, Board of Selectmen, Town of Arlington

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 S. Abbott's law office located?
William S. Abbott's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Simonds, Winslow, Willis & Abbott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William S. Abbott practiced law?
William S. Abbott has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William S. Abbott go to law school?
William S. Abbott earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (A.B., 1960).
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William S. Abbott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1966
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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