Atty. Tonya S. James

Atty. Tonya S. James

Tonya S. James is a lawyer practicing individual taxation, estate and gift taxation, international taxation and 3 other areas of law.

Newton Newton 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Tonya S. James at a glance

Tonya S. James is a Member based in Newton, Massachusetts, practicing at Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, tax, international tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996) and New York (1999). Educated at Boston University (LL.M., 1996) and Cedarville College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tonya S. James is a lawyer practicing individual taxation, estate and gift taxation, international taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • Tonya received a B.A. degree from Cedarville College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Tonya practices at Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer LLP in Newton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Tonya S. James's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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International Tax

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Newton 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 Tonya S. James

Where is Tonya S. James's law office located?
Tonya S. James's law practice is located in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm is Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tonya S. James handle?
Tonya S. James focuses on trusts, probate, tax, international tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Tonya S. James practiced law?
Tonya S. James has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Tonya S. James go to law school?
Tonya S. James earned their education at (LL.M., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Tonya S. James for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Boston University
- 1996
B.A.
Cedarville College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1999

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