Atty. James David McGaughey

Atty. James David McGaughey

James David McGaughey is a lawyer practicing disability rights law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Hartford Hartford 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James David McGaughey at a glance

James David McGaughey is an Off. of Protec. & Advoc. for Persons with Disab. based in Hartford, Connecticut. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1984) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David McGaughey is a lawyer practicing disability rights law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James David McGaughey's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James David McGaughey's law office located?
James David McGaughey's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David McGaughey handle?
James David McGaughey focuses on ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James David McGaughey practiced law?
James David McGaughey has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James David McGaughey go to law school?
James David McGaughey earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1973).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1984
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984

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