Atty. James A Mella

Atty. James A Mella

James A Mella is a lawyer practicing civil trials and appeals in state and federal courts, complex civil litigation, professional negligence and medical malpractice law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from St.

Hopewell Hopewell 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Mella at a glance

James A Mella is a Partner based in Hopewell, New Jersey, practicing at Mella and Dimiero. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, product liability, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1975), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1975) and St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, PA, (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Union County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America-New Jersey (Member, Board of Governors, 1990-1992) Trial Attorneys of New Jersey American Board of Trial Advocates, Northern New Jersey Chapter. Serands clients in Hopewell, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A Mella is a lawyer practicing civil trials and appeals in state and federal courts, complex civil litigation, professional negligence and medical malpractice law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, PA, in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Mella and Dimiero in Hopewell, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James A Mella's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

James A Mella is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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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 Hopewell 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

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Where is James A Mella's law office located?
James A Mella's law practice is located in Hopewell, New Jersey. The firm is Mella and Dimiero. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Mella handle?
James A Mella focuses on medical malpractice, business, product liability, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James A Mella practiced law?
James A Mella has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James A Mella go to law school?
James A Mella earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James A Mella for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A Mella received?
James A Mella's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1975
B.A.
St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, PA,
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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