Atty. James W. Rappaport
James W. Rappaport is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, corporate law.
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James W. Rappaport is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at James W. Rappaport. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and Vermont (1981). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1980) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Rappaport is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, corporate law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at James W. Rappaport in Boston, MA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Rappaport handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Rappaport is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James W. Rappaport is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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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