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Atty. James J. Meehan

Atty. James J. Meehan

James J. Meehan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, litigation.

Danvers Danvers 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James J. Meehan at a glance

James J. Meehan is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation attorney based in Danvers, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1976) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Danvers, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James J. Meehan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Danvers, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Meehan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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 J. Meehan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James J. Meehan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Danvers 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 J. Meehan

Where is James J. Meehan's law office located?
James J. Meehan's law practice is located in Danvers, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Meehan handle?
James J. Meehan focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James J. Meehan practiced law?
James J. Meehan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James J. Meehan go to law school?
James J. Meehan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact James J. Meehan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1976
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977

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