Atty. James M. Sears

Atty. James M. Sears

James M. Sears is a lawyer practicing income tax, residential real estate, estate and gift taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Danvers Danvers 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Sears at a glance

James M. Sears is a Member based in Danvers, Massachusetts, practicing at Sears and Sears. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Boston University (L.L.M. Providence, 1990) and Western New England College of Law (J.D., 1988). Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations Massachusetts Association of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Danvers, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. Sears is a lawyer practicing income tax, residential real estate, estate and gift taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Boston University in 1990, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at Sears and Sears in Danvers, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Sears's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James M. Sears is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Danvers 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. Sears

Where is James M. Sears's law office located?
James M. Sears's law practice is located in Danvers, Massachusetts. The firm is Sears and Sears. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Sears handle?
James M. Sears focuses on residential, probate, real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James M. Sears practiced law?
James M. Sears has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James M. Sears go to law school?
James M. Sears earned their education at (L.L.M. Providence, 1990); (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact James M. Sears for a consultation?
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Education

L.L.M. Providence
Boston University
- 1990
J.D.
Western New England College of Law
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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