How much does it cost to hire J. for a general case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does J. offer a free consultation?

J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in Massachusetts typically take?

Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can J. take my case if I'm outside Boston?

J. is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — J. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with J.?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is J. accepting new general clients right now?

J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr., General Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Boston, MA

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J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr. is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in: Boston, MA
Experience: attorney
Known for: General

Handles General matters from Boston, MA.

Areas of practice

Legal matters J. takes on

J. concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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General cases in Boston, Massachusetts

J. takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr. — general lawyer in Boston

J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr. is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

J. Gregory Milmoe has experience on a broad range of corporate matters, including in-court and out-of-court restructurings, exchange offers, hostile and negotiated mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and corporate financings including initial and secondary public offerings and transactions involving REITs. Greg draws on this experience to help fashion pragmatic, sometimes novel strategies for approaching his clients’ complex problems, often incorporating and adapting techniques from various legal disciplines. He has helped devise and refine many innovative restructuring techniques which have now become standard operating procedure. Long recognized as a “senior statesman” in the restructuring community, Chambers US has noted that Greg is “considered a dean of corporate restructuring and a leading authority on exchange offers,” and has characterized him as “one of the standard bearing icons of this industry.” In 2023, Greg received a lifetime achievement award from M&A Advisor recognizing his contributions to the restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance industry, and was elected to the Hall of Fame.

Concentrations

•Bankruptcies, exchange offerings, and workouts
•M&A involving troubled companies (“Stress M & A”)
•Board and board committee representation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Lawdragon, “Hall of Fame,” 2025
•Lifetime Achievement Award from M&A Advisors and elected to the M&A Advisors “Hall of Fame”
•Listed, Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2006-2026
•Named, “Lawyer of the Year,” Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Boston, 2020
•Listed, WWL, Restructuring & Insolvency, 2014-2023
•Listed, Lawdragon, “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers,” 2020 and 2024-2026
•Listed, Lawdragon, “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers,” 2022, 2023
•Listed, Lawdragon, “500 Leading Dealmakers of America,” (2005 & 2007)
•fellow, American College of Bankruptcy
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2020-2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Finance - Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy) - Corporate, 2019
•Recipient, Spirit of Service Award, Feerick Center for Social Justice, Fordham University School of Law, October 2018
•Listed, Chambers Global, Bankruptcy/Restructuring (USA), “Senior Statesman,” 2012-2017; previously Band One
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, “National Senior Statesman,” and “New York Senior Statesman,” 2012-2017; previously Band One
•Listed, Turnarounds & Workouts, “Top Restructuring Lawyers in America, 2007-2009
•Listed, IFLR1000 United States, 2010 et seq.
•Listed, Euromoney Expert Guides, Banking Finance and Transactional Expert Guide, 2015
•Named, a “Dealmaker of the Year,” by The American Lawyer in 2007
•Listed, K&A Restructuring Register, 2004 et seq.
•Listed regularly in Super Lawyers of New York, and Super Lawyers, Business Edition
•Listed in Irish America’s, Legal 100 inaugural issue, 2008

J.'s approach to general cases

The kind of cases J. takes

J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Fordham University School of Law
J.D. · 1975
Articles Editor, Fordham Law Review Cornell University
A.B. · 1970

J. studied at J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and A.B. in Articles Editor, Fordham Law Review Cornell University.

Law school and academic background

J. completed J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and A.B. in Articles Editor, Fordham Law Review Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice J. runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

J.'s professional memberships and bar associations

Professional & Community Involvement •Honored by the Partnership for Afterschool Education as its 2006 Afterschool Champion •Director Emeritus, Ice Hockey in Harlem •Director Emeritus, Partnership for Afterschool Education
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Locations

J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr.'s office in Boston

J.'s primary office is at One International Place, Suite 2000, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

One International Place, Suite 2000

Boston, MA 02110

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Hiring guide

How to hire J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for J.

J. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

J.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about J. Gregory Milmoe, Jr.

How much does it cost to hire J. for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does J. offer a free consultation?
J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can J. take my case if I'm outside Boston?
J. is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — J. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with J.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is J. accepting new general clients right now?
J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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