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James N. Decoulos

Licensed for 44 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Peabody, MA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

39 Cross Street, Suite 204, Peabody, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1981

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Law Office of Decoulos & Decoulos

39 Cross Street, Suite 204, Peabody, MA, 01960-1666

Decoulos Law Office

226 Rowley Bridge Rd, Topsfield, MA, 01983-2409

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James N. Decoulos's Reviews

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1.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steph | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Even one star feels too high

I was referred to James by my real estate attorney for a construction litigation matter, and I had hoped that perhaps the one-star reviews I saw here and on Avvo were anomalies. Unfortunately, they are a direct reflection of how James conducts business. He is rude, sloppy, and unprofessional. He rush...ed me off the phone the first time I spoke to him, sent me several emails and a contract that were laden with typos/errors, and then took an entire week to even confirm with me when I'd see a draft of the deliverable I retained him for. It was bad enough it took one entire week to establish a course of action, and it's worse that almost another week went by after I formally retained his services and I still had no timeline for when I'd see the deliverable, or when it could be served. While I'm angry about the lost time, I'm thankful that I don't have someone who behaves like James representing me. Do yourself a favor and find another attorney who is capable of establishing a better rapport with their clients.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Terrible

He charges too much of a fee and he very unprofessional. He seems to like to cause controversy with gossiping instead of doing his job that he is overcharging for. I would never recommend him. One of my so called relatives hired him. One conversation with him and it would have been an absolute n...o.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Horrible Attorney/ABA Intervention

This guy took my money and did nothing to help me. I asked the ABA in Boston for help and review of his service/charges. They granted a hearing and as a result reduced the fee amount that he said I owed him by one half. I would highly advise staying away from this attorney.

Posted by Mike | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Most horrible and dishonest attorney

James Decoulos is an unreasonable attorney to work with. He is dishonest in every aspect and only care about making more money for himself. His invoices are a scam. He gets angry and makes a lot of poor decisions, which end up costing the clients. Stay away.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022

Dishonest nasty guy

Jim lets his anger dominate over his small amount of intelligence to make very bad decisions for his clients

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Experience

Education

1981

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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