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Paul Epstein
Biography
Paul Epstein, a native of Hull, graduated Hull High School in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.S. in Criminology. Mr. Epstein also has an M.S. in Criminal Justice from American International College, and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Before starting law school, he worked as a police officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, where he became the supervising ADA for the Lawrence area. As recognition of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Epstein was selected to be a clinical instructor of trial tactics at Harvard Law School.
Prior to forming The Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford P.C. with Bruce Lipsey and Scott Clifford, Mr. Epstein was a founding partner in The Law Offices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C. Attorney Epstein concentrates in Personal Injury, Education Law, Products Liability, Business Mediation, and Criminal Defense. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, The Federal District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also been admitted to argue cases in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Florida.
Mr. Epstein is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, The Massachusetts Bar Association, The Plymouth County Bar Association, and has been named an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy in Alabama. Mr. Epstein has tried hundreds of cases in most Courts in the Commonwealth, and has mediated many business disputes.
Mr. Epstein lives in Hull and is a Board member of many civic and religious organizations. He has two daughters.
Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Education Law
Insurance Defense
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Professional Experience
Of Counsel Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.
Year: 2008 - Current
Description: Concentration on Personal Injury, Education Law, Veteran's Disability Law, Business Litigation
Partner/Chief Litigation Attorney Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.
Year: 2001 - 2007
Description: Chief litigation attorney in multi-office law firm with emphasis on civil and criminal litigation, mediation, real estate, and estate planning.
Partner/Chief Litigation Attorney Law Offfices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C.
Year: 1990 - 2001
Description: Chief litigation attorney in multi-office law firm with emphasis in civil litigation, real estate, and estate planning.
LItigation Attorney Law Offices Robert T. Karns
Year: 1987 - 1990
Description: Represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases from intake through trial.
Assistant District Attorney Essex County District Attorney's Office
Year: 1984 - 1987
Description: Prosecute cases in District and Superior Court and argue before the Court of Appeals.Prosecution Supervisor 1987 Direct supervision of six Assistant District Attorneys and three student prosecutors in Lawrence District Court, case assignments, sensitive prosecutions, public relations, and training.
Clinical Instructor Harvard University Law School
Year: 1986 - 1987
Description: Train third year law students in criminal practice, procedure, negotiation, and trial tactics. Supervise students prosecuting criminal cases.
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Member (1985 - Current)
American Assocation for Justice Member (1985 - Current)
Plymouth County Bar Association Member (2000 - Current)
Publications
Special Education Law - An Overview E Zine Articles (2009)
Applying for Veteran's Benefits Disabled World (2009)
Special Educaiton - The Law is on Your Side E Zine Articles (2009)
Veteran's Disability and Pension E Zine Articles (2009)
Special Education Law in Massachusetts Kidding Around Newspapers (1998)
Awards
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Outstanding Performance - Mediation Program
District Court Department - Region One 2001.0
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Advocate
National College of Advocacy 1997.0
Education
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University of Pennsylvania B.A. | Criminology
Year: 1971 - 1975
Honors: intramural football, basketball, softball, marching band and symphonic orchestra. Honors graduate
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American International College M.S. | Criminal Justice
Year: 1978 - 1978
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University of New Hampshire School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1981 - 1984
Honors: Representative to Admissions Committee, 1982 - 1983. Student Teacher research and writing Quarter finalist at Eastern Regional Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition in New York City, March, 1982.
Websites
http://paulepsteinlaw.com
Website
1165 Washington Street, Suite 2, Hanover, MA 02339