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 96 - 100 of 101 reviews

Posted by Jeff | April 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Decision I Made in a Difficult Time

My decision to hire the office of Jamie James was, by far, the best move I made in a rapidly building storm of unfortunate and difficult circumstances. Jamie and her staff, particularly her associate, Nick Halks, are consummate professionals of the highest order. They have provided me with outstand...ing guidance and advice throughout the early stages of a very frightening and intimidating process. They have made themselves available for even the most mundane of questions, even making time on weekends to respond and put my mind at ease. They are always and exceptionally well prepared for court and have never failed to surprise me with their thoughtful, personal support for me as a client, and, more importantly, a person. They've worked tirelessly on my behalf and earned my complete faith and trust. I recommend Jamie and Nick without hesitation.

Posted by Roy | July 10, 2013 | Child Support

I would hire John and Jamie all over again.

I hired Jamie and Jay to represent me in my child support case. During this difficult time in my life John not only was my attorney, but a friend that listened and showed compassion, never giving up on what he saw was wrong. He taught me to be patient and rely on him to fight the legal battle. In the... end we were victorious. If, I had to do it all over again, I would be calling John or Jamie once again. The monies that were paid were well worth it and they always worked with me to find what worked for both of us. Thanks once again and hug your lovely dog for me...;)

Posted by Judith | September 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Jamie James_ One in a Million_!!!

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. As that ball was being thrown, Jamie James and her office staff were able to help me get my life back together. Having been married for 23 years and then being told by my husband that he no longer loved me, I thought my life and all I had was over. Jamie James ...was not only knowledegable but also compasanate. She kept me informed and fought for me every step off the way. She delivered what she promised. Going through a divorce is Never easy but Jamie James and her staff, sure can ease some of the pain. My husband and his attorney would NOT settle and we were being forced to trial. Jamie tried in every wasy to promote settlement. She recommended we use a conciliator and set up several meetings to try and work out all the contested items at a 4way (my husband-his attorney, Atty James and -I). She was professional and responsive to all my questions and needs at the meetings. In the end, we did settle and did not go to trial. I am confident had it not been for Jamie's advocacy, I would have never made it and have the lifestyle I continue to have today. Meet her, she is one in a million!!

Posted by Chris | September 28, 2012 | DUI & DWI

The team provided for all our legal needs from wills to difficult and charged public cases

I hired Jamie and her husband Jay for a variety of cases. The most important case was with my son and involved in bullying case that was extremely stressful and another case of DUI. Jamie made herself fully available to me literally 24 hours a day. I called her all the time and at all hours of th...e day and night. My son was accused of somethings he didn't do, but the tides were turned against him, and Jamie was able to work with the parties involved for a favorable outcome to all. She and Jay also offered tremendous emotional support. Being a good lawyer often goes beyond just doing the legal work because the cases are so charged. Jamie and Jay did that. Another family used a different lawyer and they did not have the same outcome as us. In other cases in the state, the results have turned out differently - very bad for the juveniles accused. We also relocated which was a complex case of preparing and selling a house, renting, and building another house. Jay was involved every step of the way with us and gave us other advice to work with builders and inspectors so the process would go smoothly. Every document was a long mess of legal speak that I could not fathom reading. But I took comfort in knowing I could give it to Jay and he would give me advice on how to proceed. He is very knowledgeable in this area. Jay and Jamie have also handled our wills for almost 20 years. They spent time with us reviewing all the options, recommended various angles to us, and charged us what I thought was not very much to complete our wills. We did this eighteen years ago and then recently reworked our wills (yup - they have been working in the field a long time - experience is a plus). A good lawyer is a busy lawyer. Jamie and Jay are busy lawyers. Yes sometimes she was unable to talk with me but always called me back when she could. And the sooner we could get to the point during our conversations, the less she would have charge me for her services, which was fine by me. When I first started working with Jamie I was waiting in a conference room to talk with her and there was a women whose divorce was finalized in the lobby. She was crying and say "I didn't know it would this hard" and Jamie spoke compassionately with her and reminded her of the things she had to be thankful for. When I heard this I knew that I would want to work with Jamie. I would strongly recommend this team for any legal needs.

Posted by Karen | September 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Would highly recommend her for divorce

I used Jamie James for a divorce action. She was aggressive when needed and got me the results I deserved. This was a very emotional time for me. Atty. James and her staff were always sympathetic and offered advice in my times of need. Atty. James and her staff would always take the time to assis...t me.

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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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