Atty. James B. Stinson

Atty. James B. Stinson

James B. Stinson is a lawyer practicing zoning/municipal permit, personal injury, business organization and 2 other areas of law.

West Harwich West Harwich 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James B. Stinson at a glance

James B. Stinson is a Member based in West Harwich, Massachusetts, practicing at James B. Stinson. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1973) and Boston College (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Barnstable County Bar Association. Serands clients in West Harwich, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. Stinson is a lawyer practicing zoning/municipal permit, personal injury, business organization and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James B. Stinson in West Harwich, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Stinson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

James B. Stinson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James B. Stinson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James B. Stinson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

James B. Stinson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James B. Stinson is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 West Harwich 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Stinson

Where is James B. Stinson's law office located?
James B. Stinson's law practice is located in West Harwich, Massachusetts. The firm is James B. Stinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Stinson handle?
James B. Stinson focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James B. Stinson practiced law?
James B. Stinson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James B. Stinson go to law school?
James B. Stinson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact James B. Stinson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James B. Stinson received?
James B. Stinson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1973
B.S.
Boston College
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975

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