James Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann LLP, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Salem State University at the 2016 Baccalaureate Commencement for the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education on Saturday, May 21. Salem State University President Patricia Maguire Meservey called Rudolph a community leader and activist.
Rudolph has played a significant role in numerous community and nonprofit organizations and is currently Chair of the Board of Overseers of the Anti-Defamation League, Vice President of The Governor’s Academy, Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts, a Member of the Advisory Board of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, a Member of the Marblehead Zoning Board of Appeals, a Member of the Board of Directors of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and a Trustee of the Essex National Heritage Commission. He is also a former Selectman and Zoning Board Chairman for the Town of Swampscott.
During the past 30 years, Rudolph has assisted numerous clients in meeting their personal and professional goals, be it business consulting, negotiating or litigating. An experienced Boston business attorney, Rudolph focuses his practice on complex business litigation; commercial transactions, including bank workouts, and matters involving creditors and debtors rights; real estate; construction law; business divorces; contract disputes; shareholder rights and employment law. He also has a number of clients in the restaurant, hospitality and entertainment business.
Rudolph has been rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers, for more than three decades. Several years ago he was named “Best Lawyer” by Boston Magazine. He has also been selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine every year since 2004.
About Rudolph Friedmann
Rudolph Friedmann LLP is a full service law firm representing business entities, organizations and individuals in litigation and transactional matters. Working with clients throughout New England, the firm delivers decades of experience and a commitment to personal service. Learn more at www.rflawyers.com.
Left to right: Salem State University President Patricia Maguire Meservey; Paul Mattera, President of Board of Trustees; James L. Rudolph; and Oscar Malcom, Trustee