Atty. James A. Maggs

Atty. James A. Maggs

James A. Maggs, Esq. is the founding partner of Maggs McDermott & DiCicco.

Wall Wall 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James A. Maggs at a glance

James A. Maggs is a Founding Partner based in Wall, New Jersey, practicing at Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, trusts, and medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New Jersey United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Distri (1991). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Villanova University (B.S. Accounting, 1986). Active member of Monmouth County, Ocean County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wall, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Maggs, Esq. is the founding partner of Maggs McDermott & DiCicco
  • Before establishing the Firm, Mr. Maggs worked as a tax accountant for two International “Big 8” accounting firms where he honed his innate financial and business instincts
  • Following law school, he worked in two prestigious New Jersey law firms where he gained valuable knowledge in various fields of law
  • With over 30 years of experience, he has combined his vast business and legal knowledge to guide his clients through a diverse spectrum of legal issues including physician services and related healthcare law, personal injury, worker’s compensation, corporate transactions and litigation, trusts and estates, and real estate transactions
  • With the collaboration of the Firm’s team of partners and associates, he has been responsible for many of the verdicts and settlements reported on this website
  • Mr. Maggs obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Villanova University, and he graduated from Seton Hall School of Law, Magna Cum Laude, and was the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Constitutional Law Journal
  • Mr. Maggs was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1991 and has also been admitted to the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, United States District Court, Northern District, Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, and Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
  • Mr. Maggs established the Firm in 1995 and is the Firm’s Managing Partner
  • Mr. Maggs is also the President of the DG Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting education, healthcare, and other philanthropic initiatives

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Maggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Maggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wall are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Maggs

Where is James A. Maggs's law office located?
James A. Maggs's law practice is located in Wall, New Jersey. The firm is Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Maggs handle?
James A. Maggs focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, trusts, medical malpractice. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James A. Maggs practiced law?
James A. Maggs has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James A. Maggs go to law school?
James A. Maggs earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Accounting, 1986).
How can I contact James A. Maggs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 1991
B.S. Accounting
Villanova University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New Jersey United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Distri
Admitted: 1991

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