Atty. James Joseph Callaghan

Atty. James Joseph Callaghan

James Joseph Callaghan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Wethersfield Wethersfield 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Callaghan at a glance

James Joseph Callaghan is a Member based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, practicing at Law Offices of James J. Callaghan, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Wethersfield, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph Callaghan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James J. Callaghan, LLC in Wethersfield, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Callaghan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Callaghan 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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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

James Joseph Callaghan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James Joseph Callaghan is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Callaghan

Where is James Joseph Callaghan's law office located?
James Joseph Callaghan's law practice is located in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The firm is Law Offices of James J. Callaghan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Callaghan handle?
James Joseph Callaghan focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Joseph Callaghan practiced law?
James Joseph Callaghan has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Joseph Callaghan go to law school?
James Joseph Callaghan earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Joseph Callaghan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1990
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990

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