James Michael Baron

James Michael Baron

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 8

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($150-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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The majority of my my practice centers around legal issues between students and schools. This issue is my passion. Clients range from pre-Kindergarten through... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Fabulous Special Education Lawyer”

Posted by: Sara, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Jim was a true gentleman. He was honest and trustworthy and incredibly knowledgeable in the area of special education law. He even sent me emails... more
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5 star rating

“I work with lawyers daily in real estate negotiations, Jim was the right choice.”

Posted by: Lynne, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I had a good feeling about Jim right from the start. My daughter had been struggling with life and school for a couple of years but by the spring of... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Terri D. Leary

I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted with him and confidently refer all education law inquiries to him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Terri Leary , Worcester (MA), 7 months ago
Karla Mansur

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Karla Mansur , Concord (MA), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since James Michael Baron was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2008 04/14/2013
Massachusetts Active 2007 05/03/2013
New Hampshire Authorized to practice law 2007 03/05/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law at Law Office of James M. Baron 2007–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Suffolk University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 2007
Emmanuel College Education M.Ed. 1990
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2012
Client's Choice Award Avvo 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2011–present
Board Member GWARC (Greater Waltham Arc) 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 22 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Expelled Student's ADA Claim Against Law School Can Proceed National Law Review 2009
When Good Intentions Go Bad: The MCAS Graduation Requirement and Special Education Children Suffolk Law Review 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How to Start and Run a Solo Practice How to Start and Run a Solo Practice 2012
Special Education Law: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Visions of Community 2011
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