Jamie Mauritz James

Jamie Mauritz James

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at North Andover, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

575 Turnpike St, Unit 12, North Andover, MA

About Jamie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

32 years

40%
Child Support 5%

32 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 14 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2011

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Jamie Mauritz James

575 Turnpike St, Unit 12, North Andover, MA, 01845

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Jamie Mauritz James's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 101 reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy I made the change.

I was stuck with an attorney that I was extremely unhappy with. His bills were rich to say the least, he didn't return calls for many days, sometimes longer, seemed distracted when I finally did get an audience, and worst of all, was not a true advocate. He seemed to care more about getting out of m...y situation without making any waves and as a result convinced me cave from the start on points I told him I felt strongly about. I became exasperated in an already very stressful time. I had a friend that was telling me she was having the exact opposite experience with her divorce attorney after having the same terrible experiences with her previous 2 attorneys. After making the change to Jamie, she felt a strong sense of relief. I finally got to the point where I felt I needed to make the change as well. Suffice it to say, it was one of the best decisions of my adult life. Not having any experience in the divorce world, I relied heavily on Jamie for her advice and support, and from the start and she delivered. She was clear, concise and provided a thoughtful game plan that put my interests back on the table. She was extremely strong and firm when it came to any and all issues related to my children. She was very knowledgeable when we needed to decide how handle finances and assets. One of her most valuable skills to me was how she was able to promote my interests in but, at the same time, keep my expectations in check. It was very stressful to even make the decision to switch but that change made all the difference with how my divorce turned out. The icing on the cake was the way she handled her billing. She did not charge hourly so I felt comfortable to call, email or text (when urgent) whenever I felt I needed to without that nagging feeling that I was racking up the bill. Remarkably, she always responded on the same day. I highly recommend Jamie and hope you don't have to suffer through others before you find her.

Posted by Jaimie | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Better than the best!

It is without reservation that I recommend Attorney James as counsel. Jamie Mauritz James is amazing. She works on a flat fee and makes herself available to her clients -no matter the time of day. She takes the pressure off of her clients being worried about the fees associated with the incidents an...d questions that arise throughout the process. Working with her to secure a future for my child and I proved to be a daunting process but it was with the advice, expertise and thoughtfulness of this woman that brought me through one of the most difficult battles of my life. I am, without a doubt, convinced that there is no one that could have handled it better. Jamie brought me through the process always with an eye on what was best for my child. Her professional nature and sincere concern for the emotional and financial wellbeing of my child was always her first concern. She solves problems, instead of causing more, by being reasonable and caring about the impact it has on the lives involved. She showed up prepared to win, her tactics were focused and fierce; based on experience and education. She was tough but she worked with compassion. She communicated effectively and worked in a timely manner. I always felt confident of her counsel and trusted her guidance. She was able to navigate my divorce and got me everything that I was looking for and then some. Jamie is well connected in the legal industry and respected by her peers. Jamie’s office staff is concerned and efficient. I always felt cared for and respected. Jamie brought humor and empathy to an arduous undertaking, and I will forever be grateful. *AFB

Posted by Joseph B | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Jamie and her team are great

Jamie, Nick and Nichole are very good at what they do. I ran into Nick while in court representing myself and fortunately for me I took his card and the rest is history. Jamie is a very strong litigator. When she's by your side you feel a sense of comfort. She doesn't forget a thing which is very... impressive considering her case load. Last thing I'd like to mention is If you're going through the divorce you know that it can be an emotional rollercoaster ride. The comfort I got was when I needed a question answered or just a boost to get me through was calling into and talking with Nichole. She was always consistent, kind and compassionate to the issues. That was huge for me.

Posted by Joe | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I Highly Recommend Jamie!

I found Jamie on AVVO last spring when I was looking for a domestic relations attorney to represent me in my divorce and custody matter. Jamie had great reviews so I hired her - I am very glad I did. Jamie and her associate Nick Halks have guided me through this incredibly difficult process- they ...are very thorough and strategic. My divorce is not yet complete but, in less than a year, Jamie has persuaded the court to allow me to take my 7 year old daughter out-of-state to live with me - the top priority of my divorce case. I could not be happier and am very pleased to highly recommend Jamie and Nick!

Posted by Zina Glikberg | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great divorce attorney!

Very Happy with Jamie. I got exactly what I wanted and left fully satisfied. Very well known in court and always prepared! Communication was easy, got my calls returned quick. Very happy with the way my case was handled!

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Jamie Mauritz James's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Child support lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. James is an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need. She is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Kenneth Doherty

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty James has a strong grasp of the law and works hard to advance her client's best interests in a professional manner. She has earned the trust and respect of other attys and the judges we appear before."

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Donald Pitman

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Throughout the many years I have worked with and against Attorney James, she has always shown herself to be a tenacious advocate and has done very well for her clients. She is more than willing to try any case to defend her client and has also proven herself very able to help parties set aside their personal differences and assist them in resolving painful issues to their benefit to the point that both my client and hers thanked her for her assistance. In family law, that is rare, and she certainly earned the praise."

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Kevin Calnan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse Attorney James. She is a tenacious opponent and advocate for her clients. Having said that, her zealous advocacy does not negate her ability to maintain a professional relationship with opposing counsel. I am sure that her clients benefit greatly from her abilities."

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Natalia Crisostomo

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jamie is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney in family law. I strongly recommend her for any family law matter.You are in good hands with Jamie !"

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John Giampa

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and a skilled mediator in contested family law matters."

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Michael Mimno

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is thorogh and complete in representing the interests of her clients as well as an excellent advocate."

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Ellen Wright

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jaime is a very good attorney. I have handled several matters with her and she is experienced, reasonable and a pleasure to work with."

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John James

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jamie is a tremendous advocate. She has a vast experience in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has great practical knowledge of the Judges she appears before which aids her in formulating effective strategies and successful arguments. She is fearless and an unabashed advocate for children"

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Nicholas Halks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I strongly endorse Jamie Mauritz James. She has been an amazing mentor to me over the years and she really cares for her clients. When hiring a family lawyer, a client should seek someone who is both compassionate to their particular case, but aggressive in asserting their position. It is rare to find both but Jamie possesses both attributes which make her an amazing attorney. In addition, I have not met a more capable or tougher negotiator than her, which is critical in crafting settlements. In closing, I wholeheartedly endorse Jamie and recommend her to all potential clients, no matter if the case is big or small."

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Kenneth Doherty

Family lawyer

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Donald Pitman

Family lawyer

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Kevin Calnan

Family lawyer

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John Giampa

Family lawyer

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Ellen Wright

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Mimno

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2016

updated on 06/08/2016

Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Jamie’s comment:

“This reprimand has been fully addressed and deals with entrusting accounting to a secretary who deposited funds into a wrong account. She did not follow the strict standards of legal accounting. Not a single client lost any money during this time, and I now ensure strict oversight on bookkeeping with an expert accounting firm. Client satisfaction remains top priority, detailed by numerous client reviews of my zealous, top-caliber representation in countless custody & high-stakes divorce cases.”

Honors

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

3 Years Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

2 Years Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Jamie Mauritz James and Associates

1988 - 1994

advertising account manager, Hill Holiday

Associations

2013 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Conciliator

2012 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

1996 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Associations

1996 - Present

Lawrence Bar Association

1996 - Present

Essex Bar Association

2012 - 2014

Berwick Academy

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

Davis v. Davis

Father won custody

Hazing

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Education

2020

Capella University

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

1994

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Bucknell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Karma

Women in Divorce

2012

People Contemplating Divorce

Divorce Law in Massachusetts

Publications

2014

SJC-11585 Commonwealth vs. Juvenile

Languages

English

Greek

German

Spanish

Activity

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