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The information contained in this Site may be considered advertising, and is solely for general guidance on topics selected by Attorney John G. DiPiano. Your use of this Site does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm or any attorney of the Firm. Providing information on this Site does not constitute the rendering of legal or other professional advice or services. As the information on this Site has been prepared by attorneys of the Firm (except where otherwise noted) who generally are admitted to practice law only in Massachusetts, and as the application and impact of relevant laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the information on this Site may not be applicable to your situation. Also, as there may be older, archived materials as well as inadvertent errors or omissions in the information on this Site, we cannot assure you that all of the information will be accurate, complete or up-to-date. As a result, you should speak to an attorney about your specific circumstances before acting on this information. Information on this Site should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisors.
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