James D. "Jim" Masterman
Recognized since 2007
Boston, Massachusetts
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
James D. Masterman is a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience in eminent domain and real estate valuation litigation, including tax proceedings and lease arbitrations, and in the litigation of land use and property rights issues. His representation of commercial, industrial and residential property owners and developers requires his appearance in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and every state and administrative court of Massachusetts and throughout New England. His advice is also sought by multi-property clients on a national basis on all aspects of eminent domain. Jim served as Chair of the American Bar Association's Committee of Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Litigation and is a frequent lecturer and writer on eminent domain and valuation, with his articles appearing in many legal and trade publications.
- One International Place, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02110
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1979
- Cornell University, BA, graduated 1976
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Federal Practice Task Force - Member
- Owners' Counsel of America - Founding Charter Member
- The Appraisal Institute - Affiliate Member
- Town of Needham, Massachusetts - Elected Town Meeting Member
- Unpublished References Committee - Co-Chair
- United States District Court
597 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
284 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2023)
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2020)
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2018)
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2016)
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2013)
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Ad Valorem Taxation
- Land Use
- Litigation
- Redevelopment
- Zoning
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2005-2013
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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