Atty. Paul M. James

Atty. Paul M. James

Paul M. James is a lawyer practicing construction, lawsuits & disputes, government contracts and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul M. James at a glance

Paul M. James is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on whistleblower, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1988). Educated at Boston University School of Law J.D. (—) and Providence College B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul M. James is a lawyer practicing construction, lawsuits & disputes, government contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Providence College, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Paul practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul M. James's Areas of Practice

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

Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Paul M. James is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

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Paul M. James is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Paul M. James

Where is Paul M. James's law office located?
Paul M. James's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul M. James handle?
Paul M. James focuses on whistleblower, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul M. James practiced law?
Paul M. James has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Paul M. James go to law school?
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How can I contact Paul M. James for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul M. James received?
Paul M. James's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Providence College B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988

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