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Craig J. MacLellan
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Biography
Craig MacLellan is a graduate of Boston College High School and Providence College. After graduating from Providence College, Mr. MacLellan attended Suffolk University Law School and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2005. Mr. MacLellan is a licensed Massachusetts attorney and real estate broker.
After graduating from law school, Mr. MacLellan worked in the public sector, initially serving as a gang prosecutor in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. MacLellan honed his skills as a litigator, representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as lead counsel in numerous jury trials involving crimes of violence, narcotics, and firearms. Following his time with the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. MacLellan served as an attorney for the Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct, where he investigated allegations of misconduct against Massachusetts State Judges.
Prior to partnering with Mr. Potter in 2014, Mr. MacLellan served as a business and civil litigator with Donovan Hatem, LLP, a premier construction litigation firm located in Downtown Boston. As a litigator with Donovan Hatem, Mr. MacLellan represented clients in a variety of cases involving allegations of negligent construction, claims for unpaid fees, and contractual disputes. During his tenure at Donovan Hatem, Mr. MacLellan successfully argued several dispositive motions, realizing favorable outcomes for his clients and avoiding the need for costly trials.
Mr. MacLellan was born and raised on the South Shore and currently resides with his wife, son, and daughter in Hingham, Massachusetts. When he is not practicing law, Mr. MacLellan loves to spend time with friends and family, and takes full advantage of the beautiful New England Summers, often traveling to the beach, golfing, and sport fishing.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Potter MacLellan LLP
113 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, 02025-1744
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Posted by Chandra | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Attorney: A Perfect Blend of Intellect and Empathy
I had consulted two other lawyers prior to hiring Craig for a complex and deeply personal case. Craig defies all the negative lawyer stereotypes. I am impressed that he is extremely responsive, sharp and most importantly, compassionate. He takes the time to listen, is detail oriented, strategic and g...
Posted by William | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Excellent Attorney Who is Superb at His Craft
Craig MacLellan recently did an excellent job for my wife and I going up against a pet insurance company that was partaking in some particularly deceitful practices. Craig was very familiar with this area and made us feel quite at ease in our dealings with him. He took a great deal of time to carefu...
Craig J. MacLellan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Craig MacLellan and I worked together in the District Attorney’s Office. He is well versed in the law and a highly talented litigator. Craig is able to understand and simplify difficult cases in order to bring the facts to a level that any jury can understand. You are in excellent hands if you choose Attorney MacLellan as your counsel."
"Craig is a skilled and dedicated lawyer with great experience in the courtroom and in assisting clients with legal disputes and general legal matters. Craig is trustworthy and hardworking and determined to meet his clients' needs."
"Craig is always there for his clients. They can count on him to be accessible when they need him most and to provide practical advice and intelligent solutions to any problem."
"Craig is a zealous advocate and a stellar, seasoned attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Public Defender, Hingham District Court
2014 - Present
Partner, Potter MacLellan LLP
2013 - 2014
Litigation Attorney, Donovan Hatem
2011 - 2013
Investigating Attorney, MA Commission on Judicial Conduct
2004 - 2011
Assistant District Attorney, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. JB
Dismissed at trial date
Commonwealth v. LL
Dismissed at trial date
Commonwealth v. MM
Dismissed at trial date
Commonwealth v. HL
Dismissed at trial date
Commonwealth v. DM
Dismissed
Education
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Suffolk University Law School
JD
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Providence College
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Boston College High School
General
Publications
2015
Cohasset Mariner
THE FINE PRINT: What do you do with a drunken sailor?
2015
Cohasset Mariner
THE FINE PRINT: Don't get burned this spring
2014
Donovan Hatem - Design and Construction Management Professional Reporter
Only Firms Registered to Do Business in Nevada May Recover Fees
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English
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If I get arrested in the Caribbean county ST Lucia for misdemeanor theft like
16 Sep 2016
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Can I work for the V.A as a construction subcontractor with an 11 year old felony for larceny over 250? 12 years C.W.A.F for pot
14 Sep 2016
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A wedding planner stole 10,000 of our money can i file criminal charges against her?
08 Sep 2016