Atty. James Edward Smith
James Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing government affairs, health care, medical marijuana and 3 other areas of law. James received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Edward Smith is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Smith, Ruddock & Hayes. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on federal crimes, government, health care, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1981). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (M.P.A. University, 1974). Active member of Essex County and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing government affairs, health care, medical marijuana and 3 other areas of law
- James received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Smith, Ruddock & Hayes in Boston, MA
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James Edward Smith is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Massachusetts →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Edward Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Edward Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →
Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
James Edward Smith is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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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