James Peloquin

Construction,

Litigation (Construction, Real Estate, Commercial, Injury, Professional Negligence)

Jim has been a construction and trial lawyer for over 40 years.

For the past several years he’s expanded his practice to serve as a neutral mediator/arbitrator.

He currently chairs the firm’s construction and mediation/arbitration groups.

While a large portion of his work is in the construction arena, he also handles business disputes and tort or professional liability matters.

BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION:

-Member

-Civil Litigation Section, ADR Steering Committee, Past Co-Chair

-Real Estate/Construction Law Section, Past Member

-Civil Litigation Section, Member

MASSACHUSETTS BAR ASSOCIATION

-Civil Litigation Section, Member

-Public Construction Law Section, Member

CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA

-Member, Trial Law Institute

-Member, Diversity Law Institute

-Order of Equitas

• General and subcontractors for commercial, office, industrial, institutional, medical, municipal, and government construction projects.

• Project owners and developers for construction projects in all sectors

• Engineers and engineering consulting firms

• Architects and architectural design firms

• Suppliers/manufacturers of construction materials and equipment

• State agencies and municipalities

CONSTRUCTION

Represented an international engineering company in a multi-million dollar claim that was dismissed prior to discovery because it was barred by the statute of repose.

Represented a Massachusetts state agency in charge of public construction for more than five years as defendant and counterclaimant in a lawsuit involving a terminated contractor on a $17MM project. While aspects of the case remain pending, thus far the client has been awarded over $14MM in damages, fees, and interest.

Represents a regional vocational high school in a complex legal matter involving a major facility upgrade that included a new roof. The project, completed in 2015, involved re-roofing five connected buildings, totaling approximately 240,000 square feet. The roofs leaked chronically and suit was brought against multiple parties. The case recently settled with a large cash payment and the installation of a membrane overlay on all of the roofs.

Represented the owner of a nine-building, 210+-unit apartment complex in Metrowest Boston, in a matter involving solar panel installations that caused roof leaks. The agreement with the solar panel company was structured as a lease, creating a landlord-tenant relationship. Suit was brought to “evict” the solar panels. Ultimate resolution included the removal of the panels and a large cash payment.

Represented an international engineering firm in a complicated legal matter involving a $10 million personal injury lawsuit. The case ultimately settled favorably on the eve of trial.

COMPLEX TORT DEFENSE

Represented and settled claims against an insurer in matters arising out of a $10 million excess verdict sustained by prior counsel.

Successfully defended an electrical subcontractor during a three-week jury trial in Suffolk Superior Court, where two plaintiffs alleged permanent and total disability arising from a construction site accident.

MEDIATION / ARBITRATION

Acted as court-appointed Special Master for discovery purposes in connection with $55 million construction dispute.

Settled dozens of cases with values ranging from five figures to well above $10MM.

The practice of law has changed over the past several decades. Earlier in his career, Jim had the good fortune to take dozens of cases to trial before a jury, compiling a stellar record of success. As fewer cases go to trial, in the past 10-15 years, while still representing his own stable of private clients, Jim has expanded his focus to become a neutral mediator/arbitrator, where he regularly facilitates case resolutions based on his years of prior experience.

Boston College Law School

Juris Doctorate

1981 - 1984

McGill University

Bachelor of Arts

1977 - 1981

“Lawyer of the Year,” Construction, Boston

Best Lawyers in America

2025

"Top Lawyer" in Construction

Boston magazine

2024

"Go-to" Lawyer for Construction

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2023