Atty. James Edward Haynes

Atty. James Edward Haynes

James Edward Haynes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, employment & labor, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 17 years.

Boston Boston 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James Edward Haynes at a glance

James Edward Haynes is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, civil rights, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2009). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Haynes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, employment & labor, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Haynes's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Edward Haynes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

James Edward Haynes 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 Boston 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 Edward Haynes

Where is James Edward Haynes's law office located?
James Edward Haynes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Haynes handle?
James Edward Haynes focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, civil rights, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Edward Haynes practiced law?
James Edward Haynes has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Edward Haynes go to law school?
James Edward Haynes earned their education at (J.D., 2009).
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009

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