Atty. James E Kernan
James E Kernan is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury cases, estate litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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James E Kernan is a Partner based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Kernan, Scully & McDonald, LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1971). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1971) and Boston College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Waterbury and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E Kernan is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury cases, estate litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices at Kernan, Scully & McDonald, LLP in Waterbury, CT
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James E Kernan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Connecticut →
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 E Kernan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E Kernan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
James E Kernan is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Connecticut →
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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 Waterbury 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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