Atty. James Patrick Briggs

Atty. James Patrick Briggs

James Patrick Briggs is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate and 1 other area of law. James received a M.F.A. degree from Florida State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Pittsfield Pittsfield 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (413) 692-2249

Profile Summary

About James Patrick Briggs at a glance

James Patrick Briggs is an Associate based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Grinnell Smith LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 2001) and Florida State University (M.F.A. Middlebury, 1992). Active member of Berkshire and Massachusetts Bar Associations Real Estate Bar Association (Massachusetts) Estate Planning Council of Berkshire County. Serves clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Briggs is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.F.A. degree from Florida State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices at Grinnell Smith LLP in Pittsfield, MA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Briggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Briggs 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

James Patrick Briggs is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Power of Attorney

James Patrick Briggs is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Patrick Briggs is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Pittsfield 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 venue, 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 Patrick Briggs

Where is James Patrick Briggs's law office located?
James Patrick Briggs's law practice is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Grinnell Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Briggs handle?
James Patrick Briggs focuses on estate planning, real estate, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Patrick Briggs practiced law?
James Patrick Briggs has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Patrick Briggs go to law school?
James Patrick Briggs earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.F.A. Middlebury, 1992).
How can I contact James Patrick Briggs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 2001
M.F.A. Middlebury
Florida State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002

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