Atty. Eric Jaikes
Eric Jaikes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dartmouth, MA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Eric Jaikes at a Glance
Eric Jaikes is a Member based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, practicing at Burke & Smith, PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, poa, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Arbitration Advisory Council New Bedford, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Dartmouth, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Jaikes
- Eric Jaikes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Eric practices at Burke & Smith, PC in Dartmouth, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Jaikes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Jaikes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dartmouth.
Personal Injury in Dartmouth
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Eric Jaikes is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real Estate Law in Dartmouth
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric Jaikes is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Power of Attorney in Dartmouth
Eric Jaikes is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Dartmouth
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric Jaikes is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Government & Administrative Law in Dartmouth
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Eric Jaikes is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dartmouth
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dartmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dartmouth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dartmouth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dartmouth Choose Eric Jaikes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Jaikes's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, poa, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Jaikes brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and poa, Eric Jaikes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dartmouth
A Dartmouth-based practice means Eric Jaikes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Jaikes Handles in Dartmouth
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Jaikes has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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