Atty. James William Prendergast

Atty. James William Prendergast

James William Prendergast is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities & investment fraud, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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About James William Prendergast at a glance

James William Prendergast is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1988) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Government, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Prendergast is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities & investment fraud, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Prendergast's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Government & Administrative 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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Where is James William Prendergast's law office located?
James William Prendergast's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Prendergast handle?
James William Prendergast focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James William Prendergast practiced law?
James William Prendergast has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James William Prendergast go to law school?
James William Prendergast earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B. Government, 1984).
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What awards or recognition has James William Prendergast received?
James William Prendergast's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1988
A.B. Government
Dartmouth College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988

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