Paul C. Bishop
Attorney at Law
Mr. Bishop majored in political science and business administration at Colby College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. He then enrolled at New England Law | Boston, and, in 1979, he graduated with his Juris Doctor degree. After graduation, Mr. Bishop served as an assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until entering private practice in 1984. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Like many family law attorneys, Mr. Bishop assists clients whose marriages have come to an end and who are now facing the process of divorce. He is often able to help them negotiate a comprehensive settlement agreement that addresses the pertinent legal issues of alimony, parenting time, the division of marital assets and debts and child support, but if talks break down and litigation becomes inevitable, he advocates on behalf of his clients in the courtroom. Other family law matters that he has handled have included the preparation and review of prenuptial agreements.
In his personal injury and wrongful death practice, Mr. Bishop represents people who have incurred substantial losses due to the negligence of others. His cases have included motor vehicle crashes, premises liability and construction site accidents, and he has been able to obtain tens of millions of dollars in settlements for his clients
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2001
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Education
New England Law | Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. - 1979
Honors: Dean's Award
Colby College, Waterville, Maine
B.A. - 1976
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science/Business Administration
Classes & Seminars
Legal Writing Instructor, New England Law | Boston
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
Boston Bar Association, Member
Norfolk County Bar Association, Member
Board of Advisors for the Bentley College Paralegal Program
Pro Bono Activities
Norfolk County Lawyer for the Day Program
Massachusetts Bar Association Dial a Lawyer Program
Town of Westwood Finance Commission
Norfolk County Law Library Foundation
Past Positions
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Assistant Attorney General, 1979 to 1984
New England Law | Boston
Director of Alumni Affairs, 1984 to 1985
Law Offices of Paul C. Bishop
Managing Attorney, 1984 to 2000
Bishop & Reidy
Managing Partner, 2000 to 2019
Fraternity
Kappa Delta Rho
Representative Cases
In Re: Grand Jury Investigation of Cuisinarts, Inc.,, 655 F.2d. 24 (2nd Cir. 1981), cert. denied 406 U.S, 1983
Campbell Hardware, Inc. v. R.W. Granger & Sons, Inc. et al.,, 401 Mass 278, 516 N.E. 2d 150, 1987
Wendt v. Feeney, 67 Mass App. Ct. 1112, 855 N.E. 2d 1157, 2006
Comm. Of Mass. V. Russell Stover Candies, Inc.,, 541 F.Supp 143 D. Mass, 1982