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Atty. James Paul Dussault

Atty. James Paul Dussault

James Paul Dussault is a lawyer practicing appeals, airbag injury, asbestos litigation and 12 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New Bedford New Bedford 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Paul Dussault at a glance

James Paul Dussault is a Founding Partner based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at Dussault and Zatir PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and Rhode Island United States District Court United States Appeals Court (1986). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1985) and Southeastern Massachusetts University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Paul Dussault is a lawyer practicing appeals, airbag injury, asbestos litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Dussault and Zatir PC in New Bedford, MA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

James Paul Dussault's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Paul Dussault 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.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Paul Dussault is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Massachusetts →

Wrongful Death

James Paul Dussault is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Paul Dussault is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Paul Dussault is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 New Bedford 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 Paul Dussault

Where is James Paul Dussault's law office located?
James Paul Dussault's law practice is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The firm is Dussault and Zatir PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Paul Dussault handle?
James Paul Dussault focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Paul Dussault practiced law?
James Paul Dussault has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Paul Dussault go to law school?
James Paul Dussault earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Paul Dussault for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Southeastern Massachusetts University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
Rhode Island United States District Court United States Appeals Court
Admitted: 1986

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