Atty. James B. Conroy
James B. Conroy is a lawyer practicing mediation, employment litigation, counseling and 3 other areas of law.
Counseling & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 44+ Years Experience
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About James B. Conroy at a Glance
James B. Conroy is a Co-Founder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Suprem (1982). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1982) and George Washington University (M.A. University, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James B. Conroy
- James B. Conroy is a lawyer practicing mediation, employment litigation, counseling and 3 other areas of law
- James received a M.A. degree from George Washington University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices at Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
James B. Conroy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Conroy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Employment Law in Boston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James B. Conroy is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James B. Conroy is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James B. Conroy is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediation & Arbitration in Boston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James B. Conroy is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose James B. Conroy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James B. Conroy's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James B. Conroy brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Suprem, James B. Conroy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, James B. Conroy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means James B. Conroy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James B. Conroy Handles in Boston
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