Atty. James Peter Hayes

Atty. James Peter Hayes

James Peter Hayes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, probate law, real estate law. James received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Peter Hayes at a glance

James Peter Hayes is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at City, Hayes & Dissette, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000). Educated at Boston College (J.D. Boston, 1971) and Boston College (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Massachusetts Conveyancers Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Peter Hayes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, probate law, real estate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at City, Hayes & Dissette, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Peter Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

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 Peter Hayes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 Peter Hayes

Where is James Peter Hayes's law office located?
James Peter Hayes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is City, Hayes & Dissette, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peter Hayes handle?
James Peter Hayes focuses on probate, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Peter Hayes practiced law?
James Peter Hayes has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Peter Hayes go to law school?
James Peter Hayes earned their education at (J.D. Boston, 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact James Peter Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact James Peter Hayes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Peter Hayes received?
James Peter Hayes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Boston
Boston College
- 1971
B.S.
Boston College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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