About James
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2020)
- Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Boston (2013)
- Recognized: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Practice Area: Land Use and Zoning Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Special Focus: Ad Valorem Taxation
- Special Focus: Land Use
- Special Focus: Litigation
- Special Focus: Redevelopment
- Special Focus: Zoning
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2005-2013