James M. "Jim" Curley

James M. "Jim" Curley


Goodwin

Recognized since 2020

Boston, Massachusetts

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

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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.

Location
  • 100 Northern Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210
Education
  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Brandeis University, B.A., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts, Admitted

Goodwin
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts

157 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

132 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Boston (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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