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
Arbitration / Mediation
Car Accidents
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Education Law
General Civil
Injury Law
Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance Defense
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability
Veteran's Disability Law
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| LItigation Attorney, Law Offices Robert T. Karns | 1987-1990 |
| Represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases from intake through trial.
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| Assistant District Attorney, Essex County District Attorney's Office | 1984-1987 |
| 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.
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| Clinical Instructor, Harvard University Law School | 1986-1987 |
| Train third year law students in criminal practice, procedure, negotiation, and trial tactics. Supervise students prosecuting criminal cases.
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Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
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| Franklin Pierce Law Center | Law | J.D. | 1984 |
| Honors: Quarter finalist at Eastern Regional Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition in New York City, March, 1982.
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| Details: Representative to Admissions Committee, 1982 - 1983. Student Teacher research and writing |
| American International College | Criminal Justice | M.S. | 1978 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Criminology | B.A. | 1975 |
| Honors: Honors graduate |
| Details: intramural football, basketball, softball, marching band and symphonic orchestra.
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