Thomas J. McCarthy - East Boston, MA
Attorney at McCarthy Law Offices
Criminal Defense Lawyers in East Boston, MA
15 Seaview Ave. East Boston, MA 02128 - 1030
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East Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate and Estate Planning
- Construction Litigation
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
TJ is a graduate of Tufts University (BA 1978) and New England School of Law (JD Magna Cum Laude 1993). TJ has over twenty years of experience in the areas of criminal and civil litigation. He has had extensive criminal and civil trial experience in both the Superior and District Courts of Massachusetts and has argued successfully to the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, appearing Pro Hac Vice. With this experience, TJ brings an impressive academic record, having been Valedictorian at New England School of Law as well as a Regional Champion in the American Bar Association's National Trial Competition. His areas of practice include criminal law, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law and real estate law.
Education
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Legal Education
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New England School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1993
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Class Valedictorian
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New England School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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Tufts University,
Medford,
Massachusetts, 1978
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Political Science
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Tufts University,
Medford,
Massachusetts, 1978
Classes and Seminars
- Instructor - Paralegal Certification Course, Salem State College, 2005 - 2012
Pro Bono Activities
- Attorney Coach for Savio Preparatory H.S. Mock Trial Team, 1994 - 2004
- Attorney Coach for East Boston H.S. Law Day Mock Trial Team, 2008 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1993
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1993
Contact
15 Seaview Ave.
East Boston, MA 02128 - 1030
Phone: 617-505-1458
Fax: (617) 569-1419
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.mcclawoffices.com
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