Atty. James P. Ponsetto

Atty. James P. Ponsetto

James P. Ponsetto is a trial attorney with broad experience involving complex business and bankruptcy-related litigation.

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About James P. Ponsetto at a glance

James P. Ponsetto is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, class action, and litigation. Educated at College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1985) and New England School of Law J.D. 1990 Honors New England School of Law J.D. New England Law Review (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Boston Bar Association •Member, Massachusetts Association of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James P. Ponsetto is a trial attorney with broad experience involving complex business and bankruptcy-related litigation
  • Jim has served as counsel for corporations and individuals in federal and state courts, before arbitration panels, and in connection with mediation proceedings
  • He litigates various types of civil disputes, including breach of contract claims, securities claims, class action suits, consumer protection claims, intellectual property matters, lender liability claims (including Truth-in-Lending disputes and claims arising in connection with residential foreclosures), construction disputes, employment disputes (management side), tax disputes, title insurance disputes and related matters
  • His bankruptcy litigation experience involves adversary proceedings and contested matters concerning multiple areas, including fraudulent conveyance actions (including preference actions), claim disputes, motions to dismiss Chapter 11 proceedings, and confirmation disputes
  • Concentrations •Business disputes •Bankruptcy litigation •Class action litigation •Consumer protection and consumer rights litigation, including FTC Act and GL. c. 93A disputes •Contract disputes •Intellectual property disputes •Employment claims, including those involving non-compete and non-solicitation issues •Lender liability, including Truth-in-Lending issues and issues arising in residential foreclosures •Commercial landlord-tenant disputes •Tax disputes, including Appellate Tax Board matters •Securities arbitration •Title insurance disputes •E-Discovery matters •Appellate work Articles, Publications, & Lectures •Co-Author, How To Proceed When A Demand Is Received: Lenders And Servicers Need Proper Response To Chapter 93 Demands, Banker & Tradesman, May 8, 2016 •Co-Author, The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act: The Importance of a Proper Response for a Residential Lender or Mortgage Servicer Responding to a Borrower's 'Chapter 93' Demand Letter , GT Alert, April 18, 2016 •Co-Author, Damages in Chapter 93A Cases, Damages, Interest, and Attorney Fees in Massachusetts Litigation, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) New England, 2014 •Co-Author, Chapter 93A Pitfalls For Mass
  • Retailers, Law360, June 25, 2014 •Co-Author, Massachusetts Statute Concerning Gift Certificates Triggers Latest Wave of Class Action Litigation , GT Alert, June 10, 2014 •Co-Author, Behind The Class Action Surge Against Mass
  • Retailers, Law360, May 20, 2014 •Co-Author, Price Comparison Advertising - Massachusetts Law , GT Alert, May 16, 2014 •Co-Author, Massachusetts Courts Tie the Very Existence of 'Trade Secrets' to Your Business Practices , GT Alert, May 8, 2014 •Lecturer, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Associated News & Events Published Articles 05.08.16 How To Proceed When A Demand Is Received Alerts 04.18.16 The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act: The Importance Of A Proper Response For A Residential Lender Or Mortgage Servicer Responding To A Borrower's 'Chapter 93' Demand Letter 06.10.14 Massachusetts Statute Concerning Gift Certificates Triggers Latest Wave of Class Action Litigation 05.16.14 Price Comparison Advertising - Massachusetts Law 05.08.14 Massachusetts Courts Tie the Very Existence of 'Trade Secrets' to Your Business Practices 03.28.14 Collecting 'Personal Identification Information' During Credit Card Transactions -- Latest Developments 07.19.12 Massachusetts Security Deposit Statute Triggers Wave of Class-Action Litigation Against Landlords and Real Estate Management Companies

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Ponsetto's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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

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Where is James P. Ponsetto's law office located?
James P. Ponsetto's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Ponsetto handle?
James P. Ponsetto focuses on trusts, personal injury, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did James P. Ponsetto go to law school?
James P. Ponsetto earned their education at (B.A., 1985); (—).
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What awards or recognition has James P. Ponsetto received?
James P. Ponsetto's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1985
New England School of Law J.D. 1990 Honors New England School of Law J.D. New England Law Review
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Awards

BV Distinguished

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