Atty. Peter Lim
Peter Lim is a lawyer practicing real estate, immigration law, general practice and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1980, and has been licensed for 32 years.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 32+ Years Experience
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About Peter Lim at a Glance
Peter Lim is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Peter Lim & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1993) and Cornell University (B.S. University, 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Lim
- Peter Lim is a lawyer practicing real estate, immigration law, general practice and 1 other area of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1980, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Peter practices at Peter Lim & Associates in Boston, MA
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Peter Lim's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Lim handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Immigration Law in Boston
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter Lim is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Peter Lim
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Lim's practice in the field of immigration, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Lim brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering immigration, business, and real estate, Peter Lim can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Peter Lim attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Lim Handles in Boston
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