Atty. James D. 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.
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James D. Masterman is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (1979). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Menino's Advisory Panel on Housing, 2004 •Member, Town of Needham, Finance Committee, 1999-2002 •Affiliate Member, The Appraisal Institute. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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 sought by multi-property clients on a national basis on all aspects of eminent domain, and by developers seeking public assistance with land assemblage for large-scale, public- private partnership projects
- Jim served as Chair of the American Bar Association's Committee of Condemnation and Land Use Litigation and is a frequent lecturer and writer on the topic
- Concentrations •Valuation disputes •Eminent domain •Property rights •Tax proceedings Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- John J. McNaught, U.S
- District Court for the District of Massachusetts Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2007-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year' in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Eminent Domain,' 2022-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2005-2021 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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