Atty. David A. Fine

Atty. David A. Fine

David A. Fine is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, finance and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Fine at a glance

David A. Fine is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, employment contracts, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David A. Fine is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, finance and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Fine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Fine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David A. Fine is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Contracts

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Boston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Fine

Where is David A. Fine's law office located?
David A. Fine's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Fine handle?
David A. Fine focuses on business, tax, m&a, employment contracts, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David A. Fine practiced law?
David A. Fine has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David A. Fine go to law school?
David A. Fine earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David A. Fine for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Fine directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David A. Fine received?
David A. Fine's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981

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