Joseph Kelleher III at a glance
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Joseph Kelleher III
First Justice · Massachusetts Housing Court
Joseph Kelleher III — Massachusetts Housing Court
Biography
Professional career
- His legal career began in 1995 as an associate attorney at Lavien & Tveekrum
- Listed on the official Massachusetts Housing Court roster as a First Justice
Education
Additional information
- focusing on litigation, discovery, real estate title work, and closings.
- As a Housing Court justice, Kelleher presides over cases that impact the health, safety, and welfare of residential occupants and owners.
- Ann Chaplin.
- Recommended by the Judicial Nominating Commission and confirmed by the Governor’s Council
- He later worked with Kraus & Hummel LLP, where he was recognized for his legal knowledge and professional demeanor
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