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Richard M. McLeod
also known as McLeod Law Group, LLC
About Richard
Biography
An attorney who zealously represents his client's best interest and obtains the client's desired result without exposing the client to unnecessary risks.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
37 years
Litigation
40%
37 years
Estate Planning
10%
37 years
Probate
5%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-425 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
McLeod Law Group, LLC
100 Recreation Park Dr Ste 204, Hingham, MA, 02043-4243
McLeod Law Group, LLC
14 Storrs Avenue, Unit 3, Braintree, MA, 02184
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Richard M. McLeod's Reviews
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Posted by Dave | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Attorney
I am one of the officers of an insurance company. We hired Attorney McLeod to represent the company with the sale of its commercial property in Boston and the purchase of new commercial property on the south shore. He was simply excellent, diligent and protected the company's interest. Without his ex...
Richard M. McLeod's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick McLeod is an excellent criminal and civil litigator. He understands clients' interests and how to advance them within the court system. Rick practices zealous advocacy with respect, ethics, and diligence."
"I worked for Rick prior to becoming an attorney. That job encouraged me to go to law school and to become a lawyer. As a prosecutor I handled numerous cases opposite Rick and found him to be a skilled and knowledgeable a defense attorney. He is a forceful advocate for his clients and works hard to achieve a favorable disposition for them in every case. I am now a defense attorney and Rick is an invaluable resource, providing advice and guidance upon request. I am proud to call Attorney Richard M. McLeod a friend and a colleague. I endorse him without reservation or equivocation."
"Attorney McLeod is always well prepared for Court, with a firm grasp of current case law and legal precedent. He fights hard for his clients at every opportunity, and is a skilled practitioner."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Public Service Award, Quincy Bar Association
2018
Public Service Award, Massachusetts House of Representatives
2015
Pro Bono Publico Excellence, First Justices' Award
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Member, McLeod Law Group, LLC
1999 - 2018
Public Administrator - Norfolk County, Massachusetts
1990 - 2017
Partner, Follansbee and McLeod, LLP
1983 - 1990
Trust, Tax & Investments, Hale & Dorr, LLP (Now Wilmerhale)
Associations
2008 - Present
Pilgrim Advocates, Inc.Attorney Member
2008 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AdvocatesAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AssociationAttorney Member & former Board Member
1994 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember and former Committee Member for Mock Trial Program
Sample of Legal Cases
Rape
Case dismissed after an evidentiary probable cause hearing.
Violation of Public Bidding Laws and Consumer Protection Act
Defendant appealed jury decision. Case settled pending appeal.
Product Liability
settled
Business Contracts
Settled - 1.3 Million
Product Liability
Settled 1.6 Million
Sexual Harrasment
Settled $500,000/Structured 1.8 Mil
OUI
Not Guilty
Product Liability
Settled 1.5 million
Wrongful Death
Settled - $750,000
Municipal Law
Judgment $800,000
OUI - Drugs
Not Guilty
Firearm - Unlicensed
Case Dismissed
Firearm - Unlicensed
Case Dismissed
Education
1989
New England Law Boston
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Suffolk University
BSBA
Publications
2001
Mass Lawyers Weekly
Minor's Late Claim for Harrassment