Atty. James J. Richards
James J. Richards is a lawyer practicing divorce / separation, family, child custody and 4 other areas of law.
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About James J. Richards at a glance
James J. Richards is a divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and employment attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1998) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Richards is a lawyer practicing divorce / separation, family, child custody and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in Boston, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James J. Richards is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
James J. Richards is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
James J. Richards is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James J. Richards is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James J. Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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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