Atty. James W. Donchess

Atty. James W. Donchess

James W. Donchess is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, commercial litigation.

Nashua Nashua 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Donchess at a glance

James W. Donchess is a Member based in Nashua, New Hampshire, practicing at Donchess & Notinger, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), New Hampshire (1977), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Yale University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hampshire Bar Association. Serands clients in Nashua, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Donchess is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, commercial litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Donchess & Notinger, P.C. in Nashua, NH

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Donchess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Donchess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Donchess

Where is James W. Donchess's law office located?
James W. Donchess's law practice is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The firm is Donchess & Notinger, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Donchess handle?
James W. Donchess focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has James W. Donchess practiced law?
James W. Donchess has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James W. Donchess go to law school?
James W. Donchess earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James W. Donchess for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Donchess received?
James W. Donchess's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Yale University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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