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 16 - 20 of 38 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Adam | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very caring and hard working attorney

Attorney James is the 2nd attorney that I have retained to deal with matters related to my divorce and subsequent custody dispute. I wish that I had hired her the first time, as there would likely have not been a need to hire any else. Attorney James has invested an enormous amount of effort and ca...re into my case, and she approaches everything with the utmost tenacity. She has always been responsive, be it by text, phone call or email. I have never felt that I was just another case, or just her job. As a father fighting for custody of his two sons, I wholeheartedly recommend her services. With Attorney James as my lawyer, I finally do not feel alone in all of this.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Jamie is a Top Shelf Lawyer

I was so fortunate to be able to hire Jamie James as my divorce lawyer. Jamie from the onset had my children in mind as the top priority, rightfully so. She set the tone, direction, and priorities during the course of my 16 month long divorce. By staying in my house I was able to be involved with... my children day to day activity. Jamie was able to get me a shared physical custody outcome. This was critical, not only for my relationship with my children, to attain a settlement that was fair and protect my interests. Jamie was always available week day, week nights, and weekends. On several occasions Jamie has provided on the spot guidance during difficult situations that proved to be very smart and proactive that kept me in my home with my children. Again, a key aspect to my case. Jamie also strategically redirected when there was a need. After the pre trial conference, Jamie redirected strategy based off of new information from the judge. This creativity and care about her client was again another driver to get my case settled in the direction I wanted. Thanks to Jamie and her staff, Nichole and Brenda. Nick

Posted by Susan | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney James goes the extra 10 miles for her clients

I hired Jamie nearly two years ago for what turned out to be a very protracted divorce. She was there 24/7 for whatever I needed. I have never seen such a hard working person. Jamie is a fireball when you need that, but she is also tactful and measured when that is required. Never intimidated, I d...idn't see her flinch once confronting the opposing side. She knows her law and draws on over 25 years of experience to help navigate the best course for you. Nothing cookie cutter about her approach. She listened to what I wanted and advised me accordingly, giving me all sides of a course of action. She and her staff went above and beyond at every level. Believe me when I say you want Jamie to be on your side of the aisle, not against you.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very helpful and insightful

I hired Jamie recently to assist me during my divorce, this matter was handled with care. Jamie is very professional and works around the clock to assist her clients in any way she can. Jamie has a straight forward approach and is detail oriented. She recently assisted me in a contempt of court case..., not only did we file a counter contempt but she noticed a flaw in the other parties summons, it wouldn't be heard. I am very impressed and will continue working with her if the need should ever arise.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best Attorney

Jamie worked tirelessly on my family law case. She was always available— nights, weekends, even while she was spending quality time with her family. I truly feel that Jamie cares about her clients on a personal level, which is why she spends so much of her personal time working for the best outcome... of their cases. She gave me unbelievable advice. She knew when to be aggressive and fight over some matters, and also knew when we needed to negotiate and compromise over others. Not all attorneys will do this. Some want to litigate every matter, while others only want to mediate. I cannot thank Jamie enough for all of her work on my case. I recommend her to everyone I know.

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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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