Atty. James J. Nicklaus

Atty. James J. Nicklaus

James J. Nicklaus is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, civil rights, securities & investment fraud and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James J. Nicklaus at a glance

James J. Nicklaus is a personal injury, employment, ip, securities, and product liability attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1993). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1993) and Harvard College (A.B., 1990). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J. Nicklaus is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, civil rights, securities & investment fraud and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Nicklaus's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James J. Nicklaus is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

James J. Nicklaus is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Product Liability

James J. Nicklaus is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 J. Nicklaus

Where is James J. Nicklaus's law office located?
James J. Nicklaus's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Nicklaus handle?
James J. Nicklaus focuses on personal injury, employment, ip, securities, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James J. Nicklaus practiced law?
James J. Nicklaus has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James J. Nicklaus go to law school?
James J. Nicklaus earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (A.B., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1993
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993

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