Atty. James Abely
James Abely is a lawyer practicing business litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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James Abely is a business and litigation attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2009). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Boston College (B.A., 2004). Serves clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Abely is a lawyer practicing business litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
- James practices in Cambridge, MA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Abely is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Abely is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Cambridge 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 venue, 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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