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James D. Masterman
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James D. Masterman

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One International Place, Boston, MA 02110

Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Operations and 1 more

About James D. Masterman

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 sought by multi-property clients on a national basis on all aspects of eminent domain, and by developers seeking public assistance with land assemblage for large-scale, public- private partnership projects. Jim served as Chair of the American Bar Association's Committee of Condemnation and Land Use Litigation and is a frequent lecturer and writer on the topic.

Concentrations

•Valuation disputes •Eminent domain •Property rights •Tax proceedings

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. John J. McNaught, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2007-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year' in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Eminent Domain,' 2022-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2005-2021 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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James D. Masterman got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Real Estate Operations
    • Land Use

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Reported Decisions: Central Steel v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority, 447 Mass. 337 (2006) (industrial)
    Boston Water & Sewer Commission v. Commonwealth, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 611 (2005) (public l
    )
    Liberty Square Dev. Trust v. Worcester, 441 Mass. 605 (2004) (warehouse)
    Portl
    Natural Gas Transmission System v. 19.2 Acres of L
    , 318 F. 3d 279 (1st cir. 2003) (industrial l
    )
    Massachusetts & New Engl
    Eminent Domain Cases: Tara Investment Holdings v. Massachusetts Port Authority (parking facility)
    Henri Jacques, LLC v. Boston Redevelopment Authority (office building)
    Extra Space Storage v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (self-storage)
    One Pond Street LLC (Grossman Companies) v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (l
    for office)
    Terraces Inc. v. Town of Ashl
    MA (residential l
    )
    Beverly Commerce Park, Inc. v. Board of Assessors of the City of Beverly MA (tax proceeding)
    State of New Hampshire v. Mobil Oil Company, Hillsborough County NH (gas station)
    State of Connecticut v. Hartford New Park LP, Hartford County CT (office l
    )
    National Eminent Domain Cases: Flood Control District of Coconino County v. Goldenberg, Trustee, et al ., Coconino County (Flagstaff) AZ (residential l
    )
    State of California (CalTrans) v. Star Scrap Metal Company, et al., Los Angeles County CA (scrap metal recycling facility)
    United States (GSA) v. SYG Venture (Duty Free Americas), San Diego County CA (retail
    parking)
    Regional Transportation District v. Leal, et al., Denver County CO (lender rights)
    Sabail Trail Transmission v. Osceola Crossings (Tupperware), Osceola County FLA (pipeline)
    City of Brooklyn Park v. Brooklyn Park Showroom, et al., Hennepin County MN (office building l
    )
    State of Texas v. Inl
    Western Southlake LP, Tarrant County TX (retail l

    building)
    State of Texas v. Inl
    Western Grapevine LP, Tarrant County TX (retail l
    )
    Interstate Supply Co. v. Orion Refining Corporation, U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del) (industrial)
    Previous Experience: Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.gtlaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Massachusetts
    Supreme Court of the United States
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
    U.S. Tax Court
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Elected Town Meeting Member, Town of Needham, Massachusetts
    •Founding Charter Member, Owners' Counsel of America
    •Council Member, Boston Bar Association, 2007-2010
    •Chair, American Bar Association, Zoning and Land Use Litigation, Committee on Condemnation, 1995-1998
    •Advisor, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Advisory Panel on Housing, 2004
    •Member, Town of Needham, Finance Committee, 1999-2002
    •Affiliate Member, The Appraisal Institute

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University School of Law
    Class of 1979
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    1954

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    James D. Masterman was admitted in 1979 to the State of Massachusetts.
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    James D. Masterman is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
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    James D. Masterman attended Boston University School of Law.

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