Atty. James H. MacDonald

Atty. James H. MacDonald

James H. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use.

Mendham Mendham 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. MacDonald at a glance

James H. MacDonald is a Member based in Mendham, New Jersey, practicing at James H. MacDonald. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1977). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1977) and Brown University (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Mendham, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use
  • James H. received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James H. practices at James H. MacDonald in Mendham, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James H. MacDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. MacDonald 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 H. MacDonald is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mendham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. MacDonald

Where is James H. MacDonald's law office located?
James H. MacDonald's law practice is located in Mendham, New Jersey. The firm is James H. MacDonald. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. MacDonald handle?
James H. MacDonald focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James H. MacDonald practiced law?
James H. MacDonald has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James H. MacDonald go to law school?
James H. MacDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact James H. MacDonald for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James H. MacDonald received?
James H. MacDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1977
A.B.
Brown University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1977

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