Atty. James G. Ward

Atty. James G. Ward

James G. Ward is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate.

Boston Boston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James G. Ward at a glance

James G. Ward is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law J.D. (—) and Northeastern University B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James G. Ward is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G. Ward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James G. Ward 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.

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Where is James G. Ward's law office located?
James G. Ward's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G. Ward handle?
James G. Ward focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James G. Ward practiced law?
James G. Ward has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James G. Ward go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James G. Ward received?
James G. Ward's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

St. Louis University School of Law J.D.
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Northeastern University B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983

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