James F. Radke

James Radke, a partner, is an experienced commercial litigator and trial lawyer who handles disputes for businesses across a number of industries.

Jamie represents auto dealers, manufacturers, franchisors, commercial landlords, general contractors, assisted living facilities and many other businesses in connection with contractual disputes, employment discrimination and wage issues, franchise and distributor issues, landlord/tenant matters, collection actions, tort and product liability matters, noncompetition cases and others. Jamie's practice includes regular appearances in Massachusetts state and federal courts, including bench and jury trials, participation in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and handling appeals in state and federal courts.

Jamie has served as a mentor to law students with the Boston Lawyers Group and has served on the firm’s Diversity, Professional Development and Associates Committees. During law school he served as a legal intern for the Honorable John C. Cratsley of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Jamie is a member of the Dana Farber Leadership Council.  Outside of work, he can often be found enjoying live music and the outdoors. 

Representative Matters:

Represented the City of Hartford, Connecticut in a five-week jury trial over the construction of a minor league baseball stadium and the termination of the surrounding development rights.  The firm’s trial team was able to defend the developer’s claim for over $98 million and obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of the City.  

Represented a commercial property owner at trial in a dispute with tenant, a national healthcare company, and obtained judgment of approximately $1.1 million in the client’s favor.

Represented an international company in a noncompete dispute concerning a former employee’s disclosure of trade secrets to a competitor and obtained favorable resolution.

Ongoing representation of a multinational corporation in product liability cases throughout New England alleging exposure to hazardous substances.

Represented an auto dealer threatened with termination by manufacturer in a dispute concerning performance metrics, assigned territory and inventory allocation and successfully implemented a defense strategy to avoid franchise termination.

Represented a general contractor in class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act and overtime laws.

Represented a Massachusetts industry association at the Massachusetts Appeals Court in successful defense of claims alleging defamation and violations of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A. 

Represented a financial services firm in a dispute with an employee’s former employer concerning alleged violations of noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements.
 

• Appellate Practice
• Business Litigation
• Construction
• Construction Litigation & Arbitration
• Insurance Recovery
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Long-Term Care
• Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Tort and Product Liability
• Unfair Competition, Trade Secrets and Non-Competition Agreements
• Litigation
• Labor and Employment
• Auto Dealership
• Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality

• Massachusetts Super Lawyers "Rising Star" for Business Litigation

• American Bar Association
• Boston Bar Association
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association

• Boston Lawyers Group – Mentor
• Massachusetts Volunteer Lawyer Project

• Murtha Cullina Diversity Committee
• Murtha Cullina Professional Development Committee
• Murtha Cullina Associates Committee

• Judicial Intern, Massachusetts Superior Court, Summer 2004

• December 10, 2020 - Murtha Cullina LLP Announces 2021 Attorney Promotions
• October 30, 2019 - 37 Murtha Cullina LLP Attorneys Receive Super Lawyers Recognition
• July 3, 2019 - Murtha Cullina Wins Jury Trial in City of Hartford Dunkin' Donuts Park Lawsuit
• January 5, 2018 - Murtha Cullina LLP Promotes Four Attorneys to Counsel
• Murtha Cullina LLP Continues to Support the Rose Kennedy Greenway Parks

• Labor & Employment Group to Present Annual Labor & Employment Update Webinar

• Appeals Court Decision May Affect Rent Acceleration Clauses in Massachusetts Leases
• April 30, 2021 - Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Group News: Important COVID Updates For Connecticut And Massachusetts
• June 21, 2018 - Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Group News: Property Managers Lack Standing to Bring Eviction Actions on Behalf of Property Owners
• April 2016 - Automotive Law Group News: Appellate Court Win for Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association
• March 17, 2016 - Thomas S. Vangel and James F. Radke Successfully Represent Automobile Dealers Association in Massachusetts Appeals Court
• October 22, 2015 - Construction Group News: MA Appeals Court Ruling: Contractor Justified Not Paying Subcontractor That Refused To Perform Work
• HR Professionals: Simple Steps That Can Help Your Company Avoid Becoming A Data Breach Headline
• New EEOC Guidance Requires Greater Caution by Employers in Considering Criminal Records of Job Applicants and Employees
• Recent Amendment to the Massachusetts Personnel Record Statute

• March 19, 2020 - Labor & Employment Group News: “Families First Coronavirus Relief Act” Expands Family and Medical Leave Act and Mandates Paid Sick Leave
• August 10, 2018 - EmploymentLawPerspectives.com: After Years of Debate, Massachusetts Finally Passes Non-Compete Bill

• September 22, 2021 - 2021 Labor and Employment Update Webinar Recording
• December 4, 2020 - Annual Labor & Employment Update Webinar Recording: Session 1

• Massachusetts
• U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
• U.S. District Court, District of Maine
• Maine
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

• Northeastern University (J.D., 2006)
• Trinity College (B.S., 2002)