Atty. James Philip Devendorf

Atty. James Philip Devendorf

James Philip Devendorf is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, life sciences & biotechnology, social security and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Boston Boston 17 Years Experience 17 year
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About James Philip Devendorf at a glance

James Philip Devendorf is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2009). Educated at University of California, Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Boston College (B.A., 2003). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Philip Devendorf is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, life sciences & biotechnology, social security and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Philip Devendorf's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Securities Law

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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 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 Philip Devendorf

Where is James Philip Devendorf's law office located?
James Philip Devendorf's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Philip Devendorf handle?
James Philip Devendorf focuses on employment, business, real estate, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Philip Devendorf practiced law?
James Philip Devendorf has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Philip Devendorf go to law school?
James Philip Devendorf earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact James Philip Devendorf for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Boston College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009

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