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About Paul Epstein

Paul Epstein, a native of Hull, graduated Hull High School in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.S. in Criminology. Mr. Epstein also has an M.S. in Criminal Justice from American International College, and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Before starting law school, he worked as a police officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, where he became the supervising ADA for the Lawrence area. As recognition of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Epstein was selected to be a clinical instructor of trial tactics at Harvard Law School.

Prior to forming The Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford P.C. with Bruce Lipsey and Scott Clifford, Mr. Epstein was a founding partner in The Law Offices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C. Attorney Epstein concentrates in Personal Injury, Education Law, Products Liability, Business Mediation, and Criminal Defense. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, The Federal District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also been admitted to argue cases in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Florida.

Mr. Epstein is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, The Massachusetts Bar Association, The Plymouth County Bar Association, and has been named an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy in Alabama. Mr. Epstein has tried hundreds of cases in most Courts in the Commonwealth, and has mediated many business disputes.

Mr. Epstein lives in Hull and is a Board member of many civic and religious organizations. He has two daughters.









Practice Areas
Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Of Counsel, Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.2008-Current
Concentration on Personal Injury, Education Law, Veteran's Disability Law, Business Litigation
Partner/Chief Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.2001-2007
Chief litigation attorney in multi-office law firm with emphasis on civil and criminal litigation, mediation, real estate, and estate planning.
Partner/Chief Litigation Attorney, Law Offfices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C.1990-2001
Chief litigation attorney in multi-office law firm with emphasis in civil litigation, real estate, and estate planning.
LItigation Attorney, Law Offices Robert T. Karns1987-1990
Represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases from intake through trial.
Assistant District Attorney, Essex County District Attorney's Office1984-1987
Prosecute cases in District and Superior Court and argue before the Court of Appeals. Prosecution Supervisor 1987 Direct supervision of six Assistant District Attorneys and three student prosecutors in Lawrence District Court, case assignments, sensitive prosecutions, public relations, and training.
Clinical Instructor, Harvard University Law School1986-1987
Train third year law students in criminal practice, procedure, negotiation, and trial tactics. Supervise students prosecuting criminal cases.
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Franklin Pierce Law CenterLawJ.D.1984
Honors: Quarter finalist at Eastern Regional Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition in New York City, March, 1982.
Details: Representative to Admissions Committee, 1982 - 1983. Student Teacher research and writing
American International CollegeCriminal JusticeM.S.1978
University of PennsylvaniaCriminologyB.A.1975
Honors: Honors graduate
Details: intramural football, basketball, softball, marching band and symphonic orchestra.
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
Outstanding Performance - Mediation ProgramDistrict Court Department - Region One2001
AdvocateNational College of Advocacy1997
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Plymouth County Bar Association2000-Current
Member, American Assocation for Justice1985-Current
Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys1985-Current

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Publications
TitlePublisherPublished
Applying for Veteran's BenefitsDisabled World2009
Special Educaiton - The Law is on Your SideE Zine Articles2009
Special Education Law - An OverviewE Zine Articles2009
Veteran's Disability and Pension E Zine Articles2009
Special Education Law in MassachusettsKidding Around Newspapers1998

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