Atty. James Benjamin Art

Atty. James Benjamin Art

James Benjamin Art is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use law, corporate law, business law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Benjamin Art at a glance

James Benjamin Art is a Member based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Grinnell Smith LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1998), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1999), and Massachusetts (2003). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1997) and Williams College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Berkshire County and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Benjamin Art is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use law, corporate law, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Grinnell Smith LLP in Pittsfield, MA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Benjamin Art's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Benjamin Art is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Benjamin Art is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

James Benjamin Art is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Pittsfield 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 Benjamin Art

Where is James Benjamin Art's law office located?
James Benjamin Art's law practice is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Grinnell Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Benjamin Art handle?
James Benjamin Art focuses on business, real estate, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Benjamin Art practiced law?
James Benjamin Art has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Benjamin Art go to law school?
James Benjamin Art earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Benjamin Art for a consultation?
You can contact James Benjamin Art 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 James Benjamin Art received?
James Benjamin Art's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Williams College
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1999
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003

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