Atty. James William Cummings
James William Cummings is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rollins College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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James William Cummings is a Partner based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings Law Firm, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1988), New York (1992), Connecticut (1993), and U.S District Court Connecticut (1995). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D. University, 1988) and Rollins College (B.A. Economics, 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Haven, Waterbury and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut and American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Cummings is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Rollins College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Cummings Law Firm, LLC in Waterbury, CT
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Cummings handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James William Cummings is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Connecticut →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James William Cummings is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Connecticut →
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 William Cummings is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James William Cummings is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James William Cummings is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Connecticut →
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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 Waterbury 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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