Atty. James D. Friedman

Atty. James D. Friedman

James Friedman is a business lawyer with extensive experience advising clients in all aspects of commercial real estate ownership, development, and financing. He also serves as a trusted, strategic advisor to clients in a variety of general business matters.

Needham Needham 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Friedman at a glance

James D. Friedman is a Founding Partner based in Needham, Massachusetts, practicing at GoldMark Partners LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (1986). Educated at Boston University School Law School (J.D., 1985) and Trinity College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Needham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Friedman is a business lawyer with extensive experience advising clients in all aspects of commercial real estate ownership, development, and financing
  • He also serves as a trusted, strategic advisor to clients in a variety of general business matters
  • Jim works closely with clients to understand their business objectives and achieve the best possible results
  • He represents developers, owners and lenders in connection with a wide range of transactions, including the purchase and sale of multifamily, office and retail properties
  • acquisition and construction lending, as well as refinancing of residential, office, retail and warehouse real estate
  • and the leasing and management of retail, office and industrial properties
  • In addition, he represents and advises entrepreneurial, retail, hospitality and public relations clients in general business matters
  • Recognition Rated “AV/Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Friedman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Friedman 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.

James D. Friedman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

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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 Needham 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 D. Friedman

Where is James D. Friedman's law office located?
James D. Friedman's law practice is located in Needham, Massachusetts. The firm is GoldMark Partners LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Friedman handle?
James D. Friedman focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James D. Friedman practiced law?
James D. Friedman has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James D. Friedman go to law school?
James D. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James D. Friedman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D. Friedman received?
James D. Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986

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