Sean J Cleary

Sean J Cleary

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Amherst, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

37 East Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

Wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto accidents, construction site accidents, dog bites, bicycle accidents, defective products, and slip, trip or fall accidents.

32 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Operating the Influence (Alcohol or drugs), assault and battery, and felony.

32 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 31 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Sean J. Cleary

37 East Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01002

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Sean J Cleary's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Donna | August 12, 2010

Peace of mind

Attorney Sean Cleary recently guided me through the entire estate planning process and prepared my will, durable power of attorney, health care proxy, living will, personal wishes statement, an inheritance disclaimer, and various beneficiary forms. I am 50 years old for whom survivors’ benefits are ...not desirable. Sean is professional, knowledgeable, and thorough, and, at the same time, warm and caring. Sean gave me honest counsel on how best to satisfy my emotional needs yet create the legally binding means necessary to protect my interests. He patiently addressed all my anxieties and provided me with reassurance and a peace of mind that is truly liberating!

Posted by Allan | July 22, 2010

More than I expected from an Attorney/Client relationship

My name is Allan Nolan II and I originally met Attorney Sean J. Cleary in 2007 he represented me for an Auto accident claim. He succesfully rerepresented me in that case, and ever since has been of service in answering questions , concerns and even referrals concerning other legal matters that have c...ome up for me. I would highly recommend him as an Attorney based on his peformance and how helpful he has been to me and my family. Sincerely, Allan E.L. Nolan II

Posted by Andrea | April 30, 2010

A great lawyer for your accident claims...

A wonderful experience overall. Attorney Cleary is extremely professional, knowledgable, friendly, and helpful!

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2009

Eco Challenge Award, Massachusetts Bar Association

Work Experience

1995 - 1997

Associate, Graham & Albano. P.C.

1993 - 1995

Associate, Immerman, Daniel & Fontaine

Associations

1993 - Present

Hampshire County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Belchertown Board of Health

Current Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Zaldivar, 413 F.3d 119

My client won.

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Education

1993

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2005

Radio Show...WARE

I did shows on Massachusetts dog bite law, Massachusetts car accidents, Massachusetts slip and fall cases, and Massachusetts medical malpractice cases

Publications

1994

Suffolk Transnational Law Review Jurisdiction—Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act—Foreign Sovereign Subject to United States Jurisdiction for Causing "Direct Effect" in United States, Republic of Argentina V. Weltover, Inc., 112 S. Ct. 2160 (1992)

Languages

English

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