James L. "Jim" Rudolph
About James L. Rudolph
James L. Rudolph is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. James L. Rudolph is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Rudolph Friedmann LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Boston, MA
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