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Atty. Edward Gerard Jager

Atty. Edward Gerard Jager

Edward Gerard Jager is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate taxation, business succession planning and 3 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Boston Boston 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Edward Gerard Jager at a glance

Edward Gerard Jager is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Jager Smith P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Tax Co (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and New York (2013). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1971) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Gerard Jager is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate taxation, business succession planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Edward practices at Jager Smith P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Gerard Jager's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Gerard Jager handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Edward Gerard Jager is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Edward Gerard Jager is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

Edward Gerard Jager is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Edward Gerard Jager is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 Edward Gerard Jager

Where is Edward Gerard Jager's law office located?
Edward Gerard Jager's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Jager Smith P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Gerard Jager handle?
Edward Gerard Jager focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Edward Gerard Jager practiced law?
Edward Gerard Jager has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Edward Gerard Jager go to law school?
Edward Gerard Jager earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Edward Gerard Jager for a consultation?
You can contact Edward Gerard Jager 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 Edward Gerard Jager received?
Edward Gerard Jager's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1971
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Tax Co
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 2013

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