Atty. James Russell Chason

Atty. James Russell Chason

James Russell Chason is a lawyer practicing products liability, litigation, medical malpractice and 137 other areas of law. James Russell received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About James Russell Chason at a glance

James Russell Chason is a car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1976). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1976) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maryland State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Russell Chason is a lawyer practicing products liability, litigation, medical malpractice and 137 other areas of law
  • James Russell received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James Russell practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Russell Chason's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Russell Chason 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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Contracts

James Russell Chason is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Maryland →

Medical Malpractice

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

James Russell Chason is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →

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 Russell Chason is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

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.

James Russell Chason is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Russell Chason

Where is James Russell Chason's law office located?
James Russell Chason's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Russell Chason handle?
James Russell Chason focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Russell Chason practiced law?
James Russell Chason has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Russell Chason go to law school?
James Russell Chason earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Russell Chason for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Russell Chason received?
James Russell Chason's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Litigation Medical Malpractice Products Liability Accidents Administrative Agency Practice Administrative Hearings and Appeals Administrative Law Administrative Litigation Appellate Practice Asbestos Litigation Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Liability Automobile Negligence Bodily Injury Breach of Contract Business Arbitration Business Law Business Litigation Business Torts Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Catastrophic Injury Chemical Exposure Civil Appeals Civil Fraud Civil Liability Civil Litigation Civil Practice Collections Commercial Bad Faith Commercial Collections Commercial Litigation Commercial Mediation Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Torts Complex and Multi District Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation Complex Litigation Construction Insurance Defense Construction Litigation Consumer Fraud Consumer Litigation Consumer Protection Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Corporate Litigation Defense Litigation Dental Malpractice Defense Environmental Insurance Defense Environmental Litigation Environmental Products Liability Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Litigation Federal Practice Garnishments General Liability General Liability Defense Government Ethics Health Care Litigation Health Club Law Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Highway Design Liability Hospital Liability Hospital Liability Defense Hospital Negligence Hospital Premises Liability Inadequate Security Insurance Bad Faith Defense Insurance Coverage Defense Insurance Litigation Intentional Torts Lead Poisoning Legal Malpractice Legal Negligence Legal Professional Liability Managed Care Liability Mass Torts Medical Disciplinary Proceedings Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Defense Medical Negligence Mold Litigation Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Negligence Defense Negligent Security Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Nursing Home Litigation Nursing Home Negligence Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Defense Personal Injury Mediation Personal Liability Personal Liability Defense Pharmacists Liability Physicians Licensing Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Post Judgment Collections Premises Liability Premises Liability Defense Premises Security Product Defects Product Failure Professional Liability Property Insurance Coverage Psychiatric Malpractice Psychology Malpractice Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Defense Real Estate Foreclosure Real Estate Litigation Restaurant Liability School Bus Accidents Slip and Fall Special Education Surgeons Liability Tort Defense Tort Liability Torts Toxic Exposure Toxic Substance Liability Toxic Torts Trial Practice Truth In Lending Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Workers Compensation Workers Compensation Appeals Workers Compensation Defense Workers Compensation Mediation Workers Compensation Self Insurance

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1976
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1976

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