David J Merrigan

David J Merrigan

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 31 years

Tax Lawyer at Braintree, MA
Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Probate, Residential

10 Forbes Road, Suite 200, Braintree, MA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Tax 40%

Individual, estate and trust income tax returns running the gamut from less complex returns such as teachers, firefighters, police officers to more complex returns of self employed, technology with stock options, rental property owners and outside sales representatives. Clients throughout the country. Either by appointment or mail-in. Awarded exemplary electronic return originator by IRS in 2002.

31 years | 1,200 cases

40%
Estate Planning 25%

31 years | 1,500 cases

25%
Probate 20%

31 years | 120 cases

20%
Residential Real Estate 15%

31 years | 900 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Pro bono

3 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Merrigan & Merrigan

10 Forbes Road, Suite 200, Braintree, MA, 02184

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David J Merrigan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2008

Client Review

David is the first call our family makes for assistance with any legal matter. For the past 10 years, his expertise, legal knowledge, and professional guidance have been most helpful to us. He always keeps us informed and up to date during all stages of the matter at hand. We plan to use David agai...n and highly recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2008

Client Review

We have had David Merrigan handle all of our legal needs since we moved to New England twelve years ago. My sister recommended his office and we have been truly satisfied with his legal work since. We have called him for advice on numerous occasions and have always been satisified with his legal ex...pertise. We enjoy working with him because he is such a nice person. I would highly recommend him to anybody that needed expert legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2008 | Real Estate

Outstanding experience

My wife and I used Dave's services when we were buying our first condo. At first, we were hesitant to hire a lawyer, but we're really glad we did. Dave caught an item in the purchase and sale contract that we never would have noticed. It was a clause allowing the seller to renege on the deal at a...ny time before the closing date, leaving us in the cold. Dave demanded that we be entitled to damages in case the seller voided the contract. Sure enough, a month from our closing, the seller decided not to sell us the unit. Without Dave, we would have been entitled to nothing, but because he had insisted on damages in the contract, we received a check from the seller. After paying Dave's fee, paying for an appraisal, and paying for a home inspection, we were still left with several thousand dollars, which definitely helped soften the blow of our deal falling through. Dave kept us in the loop the entire time and responded quickly to my phone calls and emails. More importantly, he is trustworthy. He went the extra mile for us but did not ask for extra compensation in return. We will definitely use Dave's services again in the future.

Posted by Mark | June 13, 2008 | Insurance

Client Review

Mr. Merrigan is that rare lawyer that makes you feel confident that he is looking out for your best interests and not his own. He represented me well when I was up against a big insurance company and we won. He has subsequently guided my family through a myriad of legal issues such as wills and est...ates. Mr. Merrigan always provided carefully considered advice and he is always willing to listen to my ideas and concerns. David Merrigan's most admirable qualities as a lawyer are "honesty and integrity". I wholeheartedly and without any reservation recommend Mr. Merrigan.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2002

Exemplary Electronic Return Originator, IRS

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Merrigan & Merrigan

Associations

1999 - 2004

Canton Planning Board

Member and Chairman

Education

1994

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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