Atty. James R. Hilton

Atty. James R. Hilton

James R. Hilton is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, business law, contract law and 1 other area of law.

New Brunswick New Brunswick 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (862) 946-5345 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Hilton at a glance

James R. Hilton is a contracts, business, m&a, and entertainment attorney based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and New Jersey (2005). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973). Serands clients in New Brunswick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Hilton is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, business law, contract law and 1 other area of law
  • James R. has been licensed for 50 years
  • James R. practices in New Brunswick, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Hilton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James R. Hilton is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James R. Hilton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James R. Hilton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James R. Hilton is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Brunswick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Hilton

Where is James R. Hilton's law office located?
James R. Hilton's law practice is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Hilton handle?
James R. Hilton focuses on contracts, business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James R. Hilton practiced law?
James R. Hilton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James R. Hilton go to law school?
James R. Hilton earned their education at (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact James R. Hilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
New Jersey
Admitted: 2005

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