Atty. James J. Walsh

Atty. James J. Walsh

James J. Walsh is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, products liability, construction accidents and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Walsh at a glance

James J. Walsh is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Herlihy, Thursby & Herlihy, LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1969). Educated at Boston University (LL.B., 1966) and Boston College (B.A., 1962). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Walsh is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, products liability, construction accidents and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1962, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at Herlihy, Thursby & Herlihy, LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Walsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Walsh 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 J. Walsh is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Massachusetts →

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James J. Walsh is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Massachusetts →

Product Liability

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

Construction Accidents

James J. Walsh is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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. Walsh

Where is James J. Walsh's law office located?
James J. Walsh's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Herlihy, Thursby & Herlihy, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Walsh handle?
James J. Walsh focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James J. Walsh practiced law?
James J. Walsh has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James J. Walsh go to law school?
James J. Walsh earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James J. Walsh for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Boston University
- 1966
B.A.
Boston College
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1969

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