Atty. James D. "Jim" Masterman
James D. Masterman is a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience in eminent domain and real estate valuation litigation, including tax proceedings and lease arbitrations, and in the litigation of land use and property rights issues.
Profile Summary
About James D. "Jim" Masterman at a glance
James D. "Jim" Masterman is a zoning attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- James D. Masterman is a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience in eminent domain and real estate valuation litigation, including tax proceedings and lease arbitrations, and in the litigation of land use and property rights issues
- His representation of commercial, industrial and residential property owners and developers requires his appearance in U.S
- District Court, U.S
- Bankruptcy Court, and every state and administrative court of Massachusetts and throughout New England
- His advice is also sought by multi-property clients on a national basis on all aspects of eminent domain
- Jim served as Chair of the American Bar Association's Committee of Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Litigation and is a frequent lecturer and writer on eminent domain and valuation, with his articles appearing in many legal and trade publications
Practice Areas Explained
James D. "Jim" Masterman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. "Jim" Masterman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James D. "Jim" Masterman 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 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.
Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Boston or all attorneys in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about James D. "Jim" Masterman
Where is James D. "Jim" Masterman's law office located?
What practice areas does James D. "Jim" Masterman handle?
Where did James D. "Jim" Masterman go to law school?
How can I contact James D. "Jim" Masterman for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has James D. "Jim" Masterman received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.