Atty. James P. O'Hare

Atty. James P. O'Hare

James P. O'Hare is a lawyer practicing business, corporate banking law, capital markets and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. O'Hare at a glance

James P. O'Hare is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, education, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), Massachusetts (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Notre Dame (A.B. Economics, 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James P. O'Hare is a lawyer practicing business, corporate banking law, capital markets and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James P. O'Hare's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. O'Hare 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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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 P. O'Hare

Where is James P. O'Hare's law office located?
James P. O'Hare's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. O'Hare handle?
James P. O'Hare focuses on business, m&a, education, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James P. O'Hare practiced law?
James P. O'Hare has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James P. O'Hare go to law school?
James P. O'Hare earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B. Economics, 1980).
How can I contact James P. O'Hare for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P. O'Hare received?
James P. O'Hare's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1983
A.B. Economics
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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