James P. Langan

James P. Langan is an attorney at Dinse who focuses on Real Estate, Land Use, and Business Transactions. James assists clients with property purchases and sales, financing, state and local permitting, leasing, and common interest community governance. He also advises on property taxes and exemptions. His work includes administrative proceedings before municipal boards and commissions and compliance with natural resources and Act 250 requirements.

James earned his J.D. from William and Mary Law School in 2005 and his A.B., cum laude, from Harvard College in 1996. He is admitted in Massachusetts and Vermont. His background includes teaching and work as a university attorney, providing additional perspective on institutional clients’ business and financial needs. His education and professional experience support careful analysis of transactions and regulatory issues.

James has represented a ski resort operator in acquiring the assets and real estate of a major Vermont resort. He has also handled property purchases and sales for healthcare and higher education institutions and numerous loans and bond financings for nonprofit healthcare organizations. His business work includes entity formation, commercial contracts, acquisitions, sales, employee housing, operational permitting, and research agreements for healthcare clients.

James P. Langan emphasizes listening to clients and providing timely advice that helps them evaluate risks and pursue their goals. James is recognized by Chambers & Partners USA for Real Estate and The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law. He has co-authored real estate and commercial lending guides. His prior experience includes university finance work and positions in Boston law firms’ real estate and administrative law departments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dinse, P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association
• Board Member, Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Vermont (2017-Present)
• Former Board Member, Local Motion
• Former Board Member, Hunger Free Vermont
• Member, South Burlington Development Review Board (2019-2022)

Licensed State

• Vermont
• Massachusetts

Education

• William and Mary Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard College
  A.B. Cum Laude

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