Atty. James W. Bucking

Atty. James W. Bucking

James W. Bucking is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, labor relations, litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Bucking at a glance

James W. Bucking is a Partner; Chair, Labor and Employment Law Department based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals First Circ (1991). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude Order of the Coif (—) and Northeastern University B.S. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Bucking is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, labor relations, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Bucking's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James W. Bucking is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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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 W. Bucking

Where is James W. Bucking's law office located?
James W. Bucking's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley Hoag LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Bucking handle?
James W. Bucking focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James W. Bucking practiced law?
James W. Bucking has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James W. Bucking go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Bucking received?
James W. Bucking's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude Order of the Coif
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Northeastern University B.S. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals First Circ
Admitted: 1991

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