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Kurt A. James
Practice Areas
Bar Admission: Massachusetts, 1985
Practice Focus
Background
Mr. James graduated from Haverford College with a BA in Economics, studied at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and received his juris doctor from Boston University School of Law.
Professional Affiliations
● Boston Bar Association (Steering Committee; Founding Co-Chair, Affordable Housing Committee of Real Estate Section, 1999-2004)
● American Bar Association (Member, Forum on Affordable Housing)
Board and Community Service Activities
● Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Advisory Board (Member) (2011-2016)
● Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Preservation Regulations Advisory Committee (Member)
● Town of Marblehead Affordable Housing Trust (Founding Member)
● Town of Marblehead Smart Growth Advisory Committee (Founding Member)
● Town of Marblehead Planning Board (Member 2003-2013)
● Town of Marblehead Fair Housing Committee (Member)
● Lawyers Clearinghouse (Board Member; President 2008-2009)
● Harborlight Community Partners, Inc. (Board Member; Vice President; Executive Committee)
● Marblehead Community Housing Corporation (Board Member; Vice President)
● Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development (Advisory Committee) (2001-2020)
● Sustainable Marblehead (Board Member, President)
Publications & Lectures
Honors and Awards
● Martindale Hubbard Rated AV 5.0/5.0
● AVVO rated 9.9/10
● National Law Journal’s Top Rated Lawyers in New England
● Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers in Massachusetts
Kurt is admitted to practice in Massachusetts. He currently resides in Marblehead.