Atty. James H. McCarthy

Atty. James H. McCarthy

James H. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law.

Dover Dover 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. McCarthy at a glance

James H. McCarthy is a car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall attorney based in Dover, New Jersey. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1970). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1970) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dover, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James H. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law
  • James H. received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James H. practices in Dover, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James H. McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James H. McCarthy is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →

Wrongful Death

James H. McCarthy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey →

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 H. McCarthy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James H. McCarthy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James H. McCarthy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Dover 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.

Looking for additional New Jersey attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Dover or all attorneys in New Jersey.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. McCarthy

Where is James H. McCarthy's law office located?
James H. McCarthy's law practice is located in Dover, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. McCarthy handle?
James H. McCarthy focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James H. McCarthy practiced law?
James H. McCarthy has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James H. McCarthy go to law school?
James H. McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact James H. McCarthy for a consultation?
You can contact James H. McCarthy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James H. McCarthy received?
James H. McCarthy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1970
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1970

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