Atty. James Chafel McGrath

Atty. James Chafel McGrath

James Chafel McGrath is a lawyer practicing antitrust, competition and trade regulation, construction & development, energy & utilities and 4 other areas of law. James received a degree from University of Wisconsin in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

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About James Chafel McGrath at a glance

James Chafel McGrath is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, franchise, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of (1994). Educated at Boston College Law School (JD, 1993) and University of Wisconsin (Bachelor, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of •American Bar Association •ABA Section of Antitrust Law •ABA Forum on Franchising •Massachusetts Bar Association •Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Chafel McGrath is a lawyer practicing antitrust, competition and trade regulation, construction & development, energy & utilities and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of Wisconsin in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Chafel McGrath's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Chafel McGrath 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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Franchise Law

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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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Where is James Chafel McGrath's law office located?
James Chafel McGrath's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Chafel McGrath handle?
James Chafel McGrath focuses on business, franchise, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Chafel McGrath practiced law?
James Chafel McGrath has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Chafel McGrath go to law school?
James Chafel McGrath earned their education at (JD, 1993); (Bachelor, 1989).
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What awards or recognition has James Chafel McGrath received?
James Chafel McGrath's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

JD
Boston College Law School
- 1993
Bachelor
University of Wisconsin
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1994

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