Atty. James A. Wachta

Atty. James A. Wachta

James A. Wachta is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation.

Boston Boston 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James A. Wachta at a glance

James A. Wachta is a Director based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and New York (1991). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1987) and University of New Hampshire, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, (B.A., 1982). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American (Co-Chair, Committee on Enterprises and Commercialization, Science and Technology Section, 1993—) Bar Associations Seventh Circuit and Northern District of Indiana Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Wachta is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Wachta's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 James A. Wachta

Where is James A. Wachta's law office located?
James A. Wachta's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Wachta handle?
James A. Wachta focuses on formation, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James A. Wachta practiced law?
James A. Wachta has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James A. Wachta go to law school?
James A. Wachta earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James A. Wachta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1987
B.A.
University of New Hampshire, Whittemore School of Business and Economics,
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1991

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