James M. "Jim" Curley

James M. "Jim" Curley

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
James M. "Jim" Curley
James M. "Jim" Curley
Boston, MA
Works at
Goodwin

151 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jim Curley, a partner in the firm’s Private Equity group, has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in his field by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Curley's practice focuses primarily on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and early and later stage growth companies in various industries including education, health care, manufacturing, retail and technology. His clients include many leading private equity firms, such as Charlesbank Capital Partners, Leeds Equity Partners and TA Associates.

Mr. Curley has also served on several of the firm’s committees over the years. Mr. Curley was also previously the chair of the Private Equity group’s Personnel Committee and “partner in charge” of Professional Development and Training for the firm’s Business Law Department.

Works at
Goodwin

151 Best Lawyers awards

Goodwin logo

Locations

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Brandeis University, B.A., graduated 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, Admitted

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Boston (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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