Atty. James Patrick Dowden

Atty. James Patrick Dowden

James Patrick Dowden is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, fraud, tax fraud / tax evasion. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Dowden at a glance

James Patrick Dowden is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2000) and Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences (B.A. Political, 1997). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Dowden is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, fraud, tax fraud / tax evasion
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Dowden's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Patrick Dowden

Where is James Patrick Dowden's law office located?
James Patrick Dowden's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Dowden handle?
James Patrick Dowden focuses on white collar, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Patrick Dowden practiced law?
James Patrick Dowden has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Patrick Dowden go to law school?
James Patrick Dowden earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact James Patrick Dowden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2000
B.A. Political
Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001

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