Atty. James R Kane

Atty. James R Kane

James R Kane is a lawyer practicing insurance, mergers & acquisitions, specialty finance and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Union College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About James R Kane at a glance

James R Kane is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and Connecticut (1981). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Union College (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R Kane is a lawyer practicing insurance, mergers & acquisitions, specialty finance and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Union College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James R Kane's Areas of Practice

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

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

James R Kane is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 R Kane

Where is James R Kane's law office located?
James R Kane's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Kane handle?
James R Kane focuses on business, real estate, m&a, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James R Kane practiced law?
James R Kane has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James R Kane go to law school?
James R Kane earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact James R Kane for a consultation?
You can contact James R Kane 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 R Kane received?
James R Kane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1980
B.S.
Union College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980
Connecticut
Admitted: 1981

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