Douglas M. Mercurio

Douglas M. Mercurio

also known as Doug Mercurio

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 22 years

Real estate Lawyer at North Reading, MA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Business

280 Main Street, Suite 104, North Reading, MA

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 85%

Attorney Mercurio routinely represents buyers, sellers and lenders in purchase, refinance and reverse mortgage transactions, regularly reviewing, drafting and negotiating offers to purchase, purchase and sale agreements, short sales and loan modifications. Bringing a vast amount of experience to the table, Attorney Mercurio especially enjoys working with young families who are buying their first home or 'trading up'.

24 years | 7,000 cases

85%
Business 5%

If you are starting a new business or want additional liability protection for your current business, you need to seek the advice of an attorney. Attorney Mercurio has established dozens of Corporations, Sub-Chapter S Corporations and LLC's. Talk to Attorney Mercurio to determine what entity is the right one for you.

23 years | 125 cases

5%
Estate Planning 5%

Whether you just got married and are thinking of buying your first home or you are interested in developing a strategy to reduce your net worth while planning for estate taxes, you need to have the right documents in place. Attorney Mercurio enjoys working with younger couples in the early stages of building their future. The experience and guidance of an attorney will serve to assist them during this time. It is very helpful to have somebody in your corner when the unexpected happens.

23 years | 150 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

Attorney Mercurio has helped hundreds of clients who have suffered an injury as the result of the negligence of another. While some firms may delegate much of your personal injury case to a paralegal, Attorney Mercurio personally handles all communications with the client and the defendant and their insured. This is a difference which will not go unnoticed by the client.

25 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Douglas M. Mercurio, P.C.

280 Main Street, Suite 104, North Reading, MA, 01864-1300

Prime Insurance Services, Inc.

401 Andover St., Suite 201-A, North Andover, MA, 01864

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Douglas M. Mercurio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Yassar | June 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!!

Douglas and his team were great to work with, Everything was done efficiently, professionally and in a timely manner. He helped us in the pandemic era and could finish our deal in a very protective way to our interests. He is incredibly intelligent and responsive, I was sending him emails, in no tim...e I was receiving the reply, on weekends or holidays, if it is urgent and sensitive, for sure he responds to your needs immediately. Douglas made the home selling process for a first time substantially easier and much less stressful in this difficult time.

Posted by Sean | August 1, 2015

highly recommend working with Doug

Doug worked with us to close on our first home and I can't begin to state how valuable it was to have him in our corner. There were several things that arose that made our closing far from seamless and Doug jumped through hoops to get it done. He acted as our advocate and kept me in the loop the en...tire time detailing everything. I would highly recommend him and his office.

Posted by Corey | January 8, 2015

Excellent Real Estate Attorney

I had a great experience working with Doug. We worked with Doug to close on our condo. I'm originally from WA and came from a family of DIY'ers, but after a great referral, I decided to hire an attorney and hired him to represent us and perform closing. This was one of the best decisions I made in bu...ying a home hands down. Doug not only helped connect us with key personnel involved in the home-buying process, but was also responsive and really knew what he was doing. Will recommend him and his colleagues to anyone!

Posted by Kelly | April 4, 2013

Client Review

Doug was referred to us through our real estate agent and mortgage broker and assisted us with the purchase of our first home. Our experience couldn't have been better - the entire process was clear, straight-forward, stress-free and Doug was always available when we needed him. I wouldn't hesitate t...o recommend him to anyone - Doug is a total pleasure to work with and we absolutely would have been lost without him!

Posted by Stephen | November 17, 2008

Client Review

Attorney Mercurio is extremely knowledgable. He has alway given me sound advice (even at the risk of me not liking it). He has explained complex legal matters in simple to underatand terms. A good advisor. I highly recomend him.

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Douglas M. Mercurio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Carrozza

Real estate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doug is an expert and leader in his industry. I have had the pleasure of referring many clients to his office seeking closing attorney services, These clients always come back raving about his level of service and commitment to getting the real estate transaction done on time and correctly. Thank you for making me look good."

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Jason Carrozza

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Who's Who Among Executives Professionals & Entrepreneurs, Cambridge Who's Who

2002

CALI Award for Excellence - Business Organizations, AmJur / CALI

2000

Ralph R. Pappito Scholar - Honors Program, Roger Williams University School of Law

2000

James C. Farrington Administration of Justice Award, Salve Regina University

1998

Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, Who's Who

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Law Office of Douglas M. Mercurio, P.C.

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Richmond & Associates

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Cushing & Dolan, P.C. .

2002 - 2002

Law Clerk, Wynn & Wynn, P.C.

2001 - 2001

Law Intern, United States Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island

Associations

2018 - Present

Rotary Club of Andover, MA

Board Member, Officer

2007 - Present

Rotary International

Member

2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (Massachusetts Conveyancers Association)

Member

2014 - 2017

Director and Development Chair

Habitat for Humanity - Merrimack Valley

2010 - 2011

Rotary International - North Reading Chapter

Past President

2009 - 2014

Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce

Director

2009 - 2014

Unico

Member

2008 - 2015

Reading - North Reading Chamber of Commerce

Chair, Government Affairs Committee - North Reading

Sample of Legal Cases

Senior pedestrian hit by car

Settled, exceeding client's expectations

Motor Vehicle Accident

Settled, exceeding client's expectations

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Education

2003

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

Salve Regina University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2018

Course

Real Estate Pre-Licencing Education

2017

Course

Real Estate Pre-Licencing Education

2011

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MA Chapter)

Massachusetts Homestead Statute

2011

Massachusetts Bar Association

The New Homestead Act - Developing a Solid Foundation

2009

Reading - North Reading Chamber of Commerce - Panel Discussion

Survival Strategies for the Small Business

2009

Boston College

Short Sales and Foreclosures

2008

WRKO - 680 AM

Estate Planning

2008

WRKO - 680 AM

Real Estate

2008

WRKO - 680 AM

Reverse Mortgages

2008

Multiple

First Time Homebuyers Seminar

2007

Multiple

IRC Section 1031 Exchanges

Publications

2009

Boston Globe Rotary Club Leader

2009

Article in Facebook group "Northeastern Massachusetts Real Estate" First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Languages

English

Activity

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