Atty. James Donohue

Atty. James Donohue

James Donohue is a lawyer practicing business, private investment funds, real estate private investment funds. James received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Donohue at a glance

James Donohue is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Suffolk University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Donohue is a lawyer practicing business, private investment funds, real estate private investment funds
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Donohue's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Donohue 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.

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Securities 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Donohue

Where is James Donohue's law office located?
James Donohue's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Donohue handle?
James Donohue focuses on business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Donohue practiced law?
James Donohue has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Donohue go to law school?
James Donohue earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact James Donohue for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007

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