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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Charles | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Saved My Son's Future And Home !

Jamie represented me, and thankfully, my son's interest in my divorce case. She saved our home and his future. My wife used our pre-trial date to petition last minute for 50% custody and support payments to HER after abandoning our marital home, our son, our bills, etc. Jamie swiftly turned the ta...bles with a statement on my 17 1/2 yr old son's prosperity while in my sole custody. He's a high school graduate at 17 1/2...employed...happy...drug and alcohol free and on a strong career path which he's currently employed within. Her eloquent statement ended up with a judgement of sole custody to myself AND support payments to me until 18. 7/18/25 she guided me thru our thankfully last meditation session, got the respondents to agree to a reasonable settlement with no change in custody or our address. Thank you Jamie from both of us. Charles W Noble Epping Nh

Posted by TRACEY | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best of the Best

Jamie has been outstanding in child custody for me and getting Payments lowered for child support for a friend! She is outstanding In the Court room she is Pitbull in there but with Class & Ediquette She Fights for her clients and worth every penny! Ya get what you pay for she is worth investing I h...ad a real Estate Issue she fixed it wasn't an Easy fix millions at stake and this woman Handled it with such professional Grace! Watching her work is awe inspiring she gets it done and doesn't back down being a tiny little thing too she is a force to be reckoned with I know I wouldn't want to go Against her in a court Battle she's really good and knows her stuff!

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Effective and efficient

I worked with Jamie and Nichole a few years back for my divorce and most recently for a child support modification. They handled everything efficiently and with my children's needs at the forefront. They communicated with me, handled any issues that came up, and answered any and all questions I ha...d. They did not give up and I am truly grateful for the attention they provided to my case to resolve it in a positive way.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

ABSOLUTLEY BRILLIANT REPRESENTATION

I hired Jamie James to represent me in a child support modification in the state of New Hampshire, and she was aggressive, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Although Jamie has only practiced in New Hampshire for a few years, she wiped the floor with the opposing counsel (he is highly regarded as one... of the most respected and accomplished family attorneys in New Hampshire and has been practicing in the state for over 50 years ). Jamie James is a brilliant, no-nonsense attorney. She was very responsive and always returned my phone calls, text messages, and emails within a short time. She also accommodated my need to have meetings after business hours as I am a surgeon and do not have regular hours. I have a very high income and had an unfair child support order. It was a complex case, and Jamie James did an exceptional job representing me. I am pleased with the outcome.

Posted by Heather | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Choose the right attorney the first time -- Jamie James

I have unfortunately had much experience in divorce attorneys and the frustrating court process that can occur if you don't have great representation. My situation is unique and one of the more complicated cases to handle and have gone through few different attorneys throughout my ordeal. Jamie was... my last hope as I had almost given up the fight for justice because I was fighting an uphill battle and no one seemed to be able to help me. I called her for a second opinion when my current attorney was giving up and Jamie gave me great advice I hadn't gotten in over 3 years of this tiring process. I hired her the next day and she has been beyond amazing. Her extensive knowledge and expertise throughout the entire process allows me to be confident in the fact that justice will be served. I came to her deflated and lacking the confidence to fight for what I knew I deserved. My ex hasn't been paying child support consistently for 8 months. My ex and his attorney are bullies and my previous attorney's weren't willing to fight the fight. If you're own attorney isn't fighting for you, what can you do? I turned to Jamie for advice and she took my case on like no other. She has worked tirelessly on my case since I hired her and she ended up getting me more than I ever could have imagined. We just recently won an ex parte motion she submitted to the court to help get me the remainder of what is owed to me. It was simply amazing and again, no one has ever been able to stick up to them before her. I am empowered because of her efforts and drive to get it done. She gave me back my confidence and then some. I have recommended Jamie to everyone that I hear needs an attorney and am grateful everyday to have found her. If you want to be confident in your representation - do not hesitate to call Jamie James. There are so many attorneys to choose from and when you are facing a life changing event such as a divorce, you need someone that you trust can work for you. I am hopeful I can help others in a situation like mine - please choose the right attorney the first time!

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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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