Atty. James J. Oliver

Atty. James J. Oliver

James J. Oliver is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law.

Norristown Norristown 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Oliver at a glance

James J. Oliver is a Member based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Oliver & Caiola LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ (1972). Educated at Harvard Law School (P.I.L. St., 1982) and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada (LL.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norristown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James J. Oliver is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1982, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Oliver & Caiola LLC in Norristown, PA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Oliver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Oliver 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.

James J. Oliver is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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. Oliver is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James J. Oliver is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

James J. Oliver is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

James J. Oliver is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Norristown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Oliver

Where is James J. Oliver's law office located?
James J. Oliver's law practice is located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The firm is Oliver & Caiola LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Oliver handle?
James J. Oliver focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James J. Oliver practiced law?
James J. Oliver has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James J. Oliver go to law school?
James J. Oliver earned their education at (P.I.L. St., 1982); (LL.B., 1970).
How can I contact James J. Oliver for a consultation?
You can contact James J. Oliver 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 J. Oliver received?
James J. Oliver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

P.I.L. St.
Harvard Law School
- 1982
LL.B.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ
Admitted: 1972

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