James S. Singer | Attorney

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About James

An experienced litigator, Jim has assisted numerous clients with construction litigation, commercial collections, landlord/tenant issues, and general business disputes. Prior to joining the firm, Jim had a legal services background and was the supervising attorney at the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association and an associate at a small Boston law firm. Jim is a partner of the firm and is a member of the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

Jim's successful representation of clients includes:

  • Co-counseled a vigorously contested minority shareholder dispute involving a family and a nationally recognized restaurant chain.
  • Obtaining a substantial settlement, after several days of trial, in a wrongful death action involving a retired woman with no dependants.
  • Represented a franchisee in a claim of a wrongful termination involving the nation's largest franchiser of the particular industry.
  • Defense of an officer/director of a bank after an FDIC takeover.
  •  Obtained an award of multiple damages against an owner in favor of general contractor after successful jury verdict
  • Successful in an multiple arbitration proceeding where sole issue was whether firm's client had to pay $5 million to seller of real estate based on potential development of property.

When Jim is not practicing law, he enjoys playing basketball and jogging.

Education

University of Massachusetts

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

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