Atty. James R. Milkey

Atty. James R. Milkey

James R. Milkey is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use.

Boston Boston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James R. Milkey at a glance

James R. Milkey is an App. Ct. Assoc. Jus. based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on zoning and environmental. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, First CIrcuit U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983) and Harvard University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R. Milkey is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Milkey's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

James R. Milkey is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 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. Milkey

Where is James R. Milkey's law office located?
James R. Milkey's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Milkey handle?
James R. Milkey focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James R. Milkey practiced law?
James R. Milkey has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James R. Milkey go to law school?
James R. Milkey earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact James R. Milkey for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, First CIrcuit U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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