Atty. James T. Barrett

Atty. James T. Barrett

James T. Barrett is a lawyer practicing business law, private equity, venture capital and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Barrett at a glance

James T. Barrett is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1987) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Barrett is a lawyer practicing business law, private equity, venture capital and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Locke Lord LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Barrett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James T. Barrett 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 T. Barrett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Securities Law

James T. Barrett is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

James T. Barrett is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 T. Barrett

Where is James T. Barrett's law office located?
James T. Barrett's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Barrett handle?
James T. Barrett focuses on business, m&a, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James T. Barrett practiced law?
James T. Barrett has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James T. Barrett go to law school?
James T. Barrett earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James T. Barrett for a consultation?
You can contact James T. Barrett 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 T. Barrett received?
James T. Barrett's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1987
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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