Atty. James B. Heffernan
James B. Heffernan practices in the area of commercial real estate, land use, and corporate law.
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James B. Heffernan is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rich May, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Boston University (B.A., 2004) and Georgetown University Law Center J.D. 2007 Executive Editor Georgetown University Law Center J.D. Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics (—). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association Real Estate Bar Association New England Chinese Information and Networking Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James B. Heffernan practices in the area of commercial real estate, land use, and corporate law
- Mr. Heffernan has represented owners and developers in commercial and residential projects, from the purchase and sale of property to applying for the appropriate zoning, wetlands and planning permits
- Mr. Heffernan also advises individuals and small businesses in the formation of corporations and limited liability companies, obtaining financing, negotiation and drafting of contracts and leases, and obtaining business permits, including liquor licenses before the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and special permits before various city and town boards or committees
- Mr. Heffernan has also represented clients in refinancing company debt and company workouts, advised clients on various options and drafting of financial documentation, represented banks and private lenders in commercial lending transactions and creditor-sided bankruptcy disputes, and represented clients filing for chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy, including drafting and arguing various motions
- He has also represented banks in matters concerning consumer credit cards, foreclosures and creditor representation in consumer bankruptcies
- Mr. Heffernan is a 2007 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where he was executive editor of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, and a cum laude graduate of Boston University
- He is proficient in written and spoken Mandarin
- Areas of Practice · Finance and Restructuring Representative Matters · Representing one of the largest commercial banks in the U.S. in mortgage litigation matters including issues involving condominium liens, consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure. · Represented a regional credit union in work outs and creditor side representation in consumer bankruptcies concerning borrower defaults on consumer credit cards, auto loans and residential mortgages. · Represented various local banks in Massachusetts concerning consumer credit card defaults, residential mortgage foreclosures, repossession of collateral and creditor representation in consumer bankruptcies. · Represented JCG Foods, an affiliate of Koch Foods, in winning an auction in connection with an $80 million sale under section 363 of the bankruptcy code, obtaining bankruptcy court approval of the sale and entering into an Asset Purchase Agreement. · Represented condo associations throughout Massachusetts in collection of condo fees and issues involving the condominium lien law and special assessments
- Professional Activities · Hampshire County Bar Association - Chair, New Lawyers Association, 2010-2012 · Boston Bar Association · American Bankruptcy Institute Experience · Duane Morris LLP - Associate, 2012-present · Bacon Wilson P.C. - Associate, 2010-2012 · Demeo & Associates P.C. - Contract Attorney, 4 2009-2010 · Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP - Associate, 2007-2009 Civic and Charitable Activities · Pioneer Valley Young Democrats -Political Director, 2011-2012 · M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program - Teacher, 2008, 2010-present Selected Speaking Engagements · Speaker, "Collection Law and Bankruptcy Law," National Business Institute CLE Seminar, Springfield, Mass., April 24, 2012
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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