Atty. Peter Richards James
Peter Richards James is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, personal injury law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Peter Richards James is a Principal based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Peter R. James. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1976) and Clark University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Franklin County and Massachusetts Bar Associations Massachusetts Conveyancers Association Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Greenfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Richards James is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, personal injury law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Peter practices at Peter R. James in Greenfield, MA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Richards James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Peter Richards James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Peter Richards James is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter Richards James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter Richards James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Peter Richards James is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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