Av. John M. Cornish

Av. John M. Cornish

John M. Cornish is a lawyer practicing wealth management, taxation, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About John M. Cornish at a glance

John M. Cornish is a Practice Group Leader based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Georgetown, 1977) and Harvard University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • John M. Cornish is a lawyer practicing wealth management, taxation, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Cornish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Cornish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John M. Cornish is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John M. Cornish is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John M. Cornish is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

John M. Cornish is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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

Common questions about John M. Cornish

Where is John M. Cornish's law office located?
John M. Cornish's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Cornish handle?
John M. Cornish focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John M. Cornish practiced law?
John M. Cornish has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John M. Cornish go to law school?
John M. Cornish earned their education at (LL.M. Georgetown, 1977); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact John M. Cornish for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Cornish directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. Cornish received?
John M. Cornish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

LL.M. Georgetown
Boston University School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1969

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973

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