James T. "Jim" Barrett

James T. "Jim" Barrett

Boston, MA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Goodwin

155 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Biography

Jim Barrett, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group, is a business and securities lawyer who represents life sciences and other technology companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds. He regularly counsels boards of directors and general partners on corporate governance matters and guides their businesses through all stages of development. Accordingly, Mr. Barrett concentrates on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corporate representation.

Mr. Barrett serves as Co-Chair of Goodwin’s Pro Bono Committee.

Goodwin

155 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., graduated 1893

  • Massachusetts, Admitted
  • Massachusetts, Admitted
  • University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., graduated 1893

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Copyright Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Venture Capital Law

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