Atty. James S. Dilday
James S. Dilday is a lawyer practicing trial practice, criminal law, felonies and 8 other areas of law.
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James S. Dilday is a car accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1972) and Howard University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dorchester Center, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Dilday is a lawyer practicing trial practice, criminal law, felonies and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Howard University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Dorchester Center, MA
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James S. Dilday's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Dilday handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James S. Dilday is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Massachusetts →
James S. Dilday is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Massachusetts →
James S. Dilday is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Massachusetts →
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 S. Dilday is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James S. Dilday is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Dorchester Center 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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