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James F. Scola

Licensed for 41 years

General practice Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, General Practice, Probate

50 Elm St Ste 5, Worcester, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

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Law Office of James F. Scola, P.C.

50 Elm St Ste 5, Worcester, MA, 01609-2574

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James F. Scola's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jane | August 4, 2010

Amazing (Thank You)

Jim is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. I can not speak highly enough about this compassionate man. He was very devoted to my husband and I, he helped us out in every way possible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND JAMES SCOLA for whatever your real Estate issue may be.

Posted by Dana | March 31, 2010

James Scola had insufficient funds to pay off my old mortgage, he lost my money for a refinance

Sorry but how can you recommend someone who took the most straightforward practice of refinancing a home and turn it into a ten month saga between two banks, title insurer, bar association and two lawyers? Jim Scola handled the refinance of my home in 2008. A month after signing the paperwork, my old... lender still did not receive the payout. Lots of excuses later Jim finally revealed to me that he screwed up and lost the money from my new lender. His accounts were a total mess and he was way overdrawn. This violates many regulations for handling mortgages as I understand it. Mr Scola left me with TWO mortgages both who wanted to be paid. I hired another lawyer and lost more then $4000 in legal fees and a lot of sleep over this. We filed a complain with the Massachusetts Bar association and I believe that he was given some kind of legal warning but that is it. Mr Scola on many occasions said he would pay me back for the legal costs but he did not come through and is now ignoring my phone calls.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2011

updated on 11/05/2015

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Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2010

updated on 06/27/2019

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Boston College

B.A.

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New England School of Law

J.D.

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