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The Law Office of William S. Smith

Criminal, Accident & Injury, Employment, DUI-DWI, Divorce & Family Law, Business Law, Educaiton Law, Wrongful Termination

  • Fax: 508-267-0500
  • Firm Year: 1998
  • Office Hour: 24 hrs for new hires/emergency

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We provide comprehensive legal solutions to individuals, families, and businesses in the Holden, Worcester County and greater Massachusetts area in a range of practice areas. When you have a legal problem or simply need legal advice, you can trust in our skills, experience and down-to-earth approach to effectively protect your rights and interests. Attorneys Smith and O’Sullivan are both proven litigators, having tried cases and argued appeals in the District Courts, Juvenile Courts, Superior Courts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the United States Federal Courts.

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    The Law Office of William S. Smith
    997 Main Street, PO Box 282
    Holden, MA 01520
    42.333798,-71.853266
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    997 Main Street, PO Box 282
    Holden, MA 01520

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