James L. Rudolph | Attorney

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About James
Jim Rudolph is the managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann LLP. Several years ago he was named "Best Lawyer" by Boston Magazine. He has also been selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
As a seasoned business attorney, Jim tries to bring his clients sound practical and legal advice. Over the last twenty-five years, Jim and his full-service law firm have assisted thousands of individuals and companies to meet their personal and professional goals, be it business consulting, negotiating or litigating. In addition to advising businesses on partnership and corporate law issues, Jim has an expertise in real estate, construction law and stockholder disputes.
To stay abreast of the ever-changing business climate, Jim is actively involved in several business, industry and community activities. In addition to Jim's legal practice, he is a frequent writer and speaker.
Jim is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers, which is the highest rating attainable.
Jim's representation of clients has included:
- Managing sophisticated and complex litigation for clients
- Transactional work for several institutional and private lenders involving commercial and real estate loans.
- Negotiation of many complicated mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies in various types of businesses.
- Handling of various types of construction related matters including lien and bond claims, bid contests, arbitrations and mediations, and complex litigation.
- Legal services in connection with sale of hotels and restaurants.
- Employment law including wrongful terminations and non-compete agreements.
- Stockholder Disputes -- Some of the cases involving stockholders rights and business divorces include the following:
- Mark Berkowitz vs. Legal Seafoods, Inc.;
- James Cafarelli's suit against his former partner, chef Todd English;
- Other stockholder disputes involving the following businesses: Colella's Super Markets, Inc., Quality Components, Inc., Newbury Guest House, Harborside Inn, Air Carrier Support, Incorporated, Color Technology, Inc., Gilcorp, Inc., Security Source, Inc., Austin Sportswear, Inc., Prophecy Development, Inc., Barnsider Group, United Marble Fabricators, Inc., Curtain Insurance Agency, Inc., Formaggio Kitchens, Rustic Kitchens, Electric Supply Center, Inc., National American Rubber Thread Company, Inc., Porthole Pub and Restaurant, Waves, Inc., and AIAL, Inc.
Admission
Massachusetts
1975
Education
University of Denver
Rudolph Friedmann LLP Highlights
Business Organization, Family Law, Collection, Franchising, Medical Malpractice, Labor Law; Banking & Finance; Wills & Probate; Construction; Corporate; Government Contract; Patent; Estate Planning; Employment; Real Estate; Car Accident; Discrimination; Wills; Leisure; Contract; Divorce; Bankruptcy; Merger & Acquisition; Trusts; Litigation; Environmental Law; Credit & Debt; Intellectual Property; Landlord-Tenant; Personal Injury