Atty. James Edward Thomas

Atty. James Edward Thomas

James Edward Thomas is a lawyer practicing corporate, investment management, investment management m&a and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Boston Boston 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Thomas at a glance

James Edward Thomas is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1997) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1994). Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Thomas is a lawyer practicing corporate, investment management, investment management m&a and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Thomas 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Edward Thomas

Where is James Edward Thomas's law office located?
James Edward Thomas's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Thomas handle?
James Edward Thomas focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Edward Thomas practiced law?
James Edward Thomas has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Edward Thomas go to law school?
James Edward Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1997
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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