Atty. James M. Meara

Atty. James M. Meara

James M. Meara is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, employment & labor.

Arlington Arlington 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About James M. Meara at a glance

James M. Meara is a estate planning, employment, and real estate attorney based in Arlington, Massachusetts. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2013) and New York (2014). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (JD, 2013) and Suffolk University Law School (—). Serands clients in Arlington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Meara is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, employment & labor
  • James received a degree from Suffolk University Law School, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Arlington, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Meara's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James M. Meara is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James M. Meara is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

James M. Meara is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Arlington 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 M. Meara

Where is James M. Meara's law office located?
James M. Meara's law practice is located in Arlington, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Meara handle?
James M. Meara focuses on estate planning, employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James M. Meara practiced law?
James M. Meara has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James M. Meara go to law school?
James M. Meara earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
How can I contact James M. Meara for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Suffolk University Law School
- 2013
Suffolk University Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013
New York
Admitted: 2014

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