Atty. James S. Ellison

Atty. James S. Ellison

James S. Ellison is a lawyer practicing commercial, tax, complex business and commercial litigation.

Georgetown Georgetown 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James S. Ellison at a glance

James S. Ellison is a business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Georgetown, Massachusetts. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2010). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Connecticut B.S. University of Connecticut (M.S., 2003). Serands clients in Georgetown, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James S. Ellison is a lawyer practicing commercial, tax, complex business and commercial litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices in Georgetown, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Ellison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Ellison 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.

James S. Ellison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James S. Ellison is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James S. Ellison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Georgetown 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 S. Ellison

Where is James S. Ellison's law office located?
James S. Ellison's law practice is located in Georgetown, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Ellison handle?
James S. Ellison focuses on business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James S. Ellison practiced law?
James S. Ellison has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James S. Ellison go to law school?
James S. Ellison earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.S., 2003).
How can I contact James S. Ellison for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2009
M.S.
University of Connecticut B.S. University of Connecticut
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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