About James
James M. Lynch, has been a practicing attorney since 1977 and is a Principal and the President of Lynch & Owens, P.C. A resident of Hingham since 1983, Jim’s experience as both an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County and as a litigator in all Courts in Massachusetts since 1977 has proven invaluable in his professional representation of the clients of Lynch & Owens. Today, Jim specializes in probate, family law, personal injury cases and select areas of criminal law.
Jim graduated from Boston College (B.S. 1973) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1976). Jim was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in January 1977 and is also a member of the Bar of the Federal District Court for Massachusetts and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. From 1977 through 1984, Jim served as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County. During that time, Jim wrote and argued appeals before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court and also successfully prosecuted hundreds of felony cases, many of which were tried before juries of twelve.
From 1984 through 1987, Jim was employed as Senior Trial Counsel for Commercial Union Insurance Company’s Boston office and defended hundreds ofpersonal injury cases in state and federal courts. The cases ranged from automobile accident cases to complexproduct liability cases tried before state and federal juries. From 1987 through 1990, Jim became associated with P.J. Piscitelli, a noted Brockton criminal trial attorney for whom he handled a thriving personal injury practice. During those years, Jim successfully prosecuted a wide variety of personal injury cases, including products liability, lead paint, closed head injury, death and other cases involving serious injury, including a bus accident case resulting in a verdict from a Suffolk County jury for $3.1 Million.
Jim began his own practice of law in 1991 in Brockton and continued to represent injured clients, obtaining results for his clients ranging into the millions. During this period, Jim expanded his practice into Hingham and, in 1995, co-founded the firm now known as Lynch & Owens, and his trial practice began to include domestic relations, with his first divorce trial in 1998. Today, his practice is divided evenly between domestic relations and personal injury cases and he continues to provide outstanding results for clients. Jim’s Memberships and Affiliations include: Massachusetts Bar Association (Member since 1977) and Plymouth County Bar Association (Member since 1988).
Jim's Memberships and Affiliations include:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member since 1977
- Plymouth County Bar Association, Member since 1988
Website
https://www.lynchowens.com/attorneys/james-m-lynch/
Specialty Areas
Jim’s specialty areas are personal injury, probate and family litigation including divorce, domestic violence, child custody, equity and estates litigation.
South Shore Focus
Jim practices primarily in Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Suffolk and Middlesex counties.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 35%
Includes divorce, alimony the division of marital assets, child support and child custody. Extensive experience in Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts, including Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable Counties.
38 years, 200 cases
- DUI and DWI: 25%
Includes OUI defense and obtaining hardship licenses pursuant to the state's first offender program. Decades of experience practicing criminal law as a former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney.
43 years, 500 cases
- Personal injury: 25%
Includes decades of experience as a plaintiff's attorney for victims of car and auto accident, motorcycle accidents and dog bites.
38 years, 2,000 cases
- Domestic violence: 15%
Includes obtaining and defending 209 abuse prevention orders (restraining orders) and 258E harassment protection orders in Massachusetts District Courts and Probate and Family Courts.
38 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Lynch & Owens, P.C.
62 Derby Street
Suites 4-5
Hingham, MA, 02043-3785
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1977 | 02/22/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
| Distinguished Lawyer | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
| Top 10 Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2019 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
| Avvo Rating of Excellent | Avvo | 2012 |
| Top Contributer | Avvo | 2012 |
| Cornell Law School LII | Legal Information Institute/ Silver Badge | 2011 |
| Outstanding Performance - Conciliation/Pre-Trial Program | Region One - Civil Circuit - District Court Dept. | 2000 |
| Outstanding Performance - Conciliation/Pre-Trial Program | Region One - Civil Circuit - District Court Dept. | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | South Shore Divorce Mediation | 2017 - Present |
| Partner | Lynch & Owens, P.C. | 1995 - Present |
| Partner | Piscitelli, Domenico & Murphy | 1991 - 1995 |
| Associate | Law Office of P.J. Piscitelli | 1987 - 1990 |
| Senior Trial Attorney | Commercial Union Insurance Company | 1984 - 1987 |
| Assistant District Attorney | Suffolk County District Attorney | 1977 - 1984 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | Notary Public | 1997 - Present |
| United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | Member | 1993 - Present |
| Plymouth County Bar Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
| United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts | Member | 1977 - Present |
| Massachusetts State Bar | Member | 1977 - Present |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts | Member | N/A |
| Pilgrim Advocates | Member | 2011 - 2011 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog | Court Holds Parent in Contempt for Shared Custody Bad Behavior | 2017 |
| South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog | Are Deposition Subpoenas Enforceable in Massachusetts Civil Cases? | 2017 |
| South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog | Extending Emergency 209A Domestic Restraining Orders | 2017 |
| South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog | Understanding the 209A Restraining Order Process | 2017 |
| South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog | The Challenge of Parental Alienation | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University Law School | JD | 1976 |
| Boston College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1973 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hingham Rotary Club | Prosecuting Violent Criminals in Urban Courts | 1992 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Divorce Case | Divorce - with the parties bearing equal responsibility in the marital debt. |
| Motor Vehicle Accident | Case resolved for $100,000 policy limits prior to trial |
| Domestic Assault & Battery - Plymouth, Mass | Case dismissed by prosecution prior to trial |
| Criminal Defense | Defense Verdict |
| Cruise Ship Negligence | Jury Verdict for Plaintiff |
Jim's firm represented me for my divorce
5.0 stars
Posted by cfl1011
December 13, 2011
Solid counsel
5.0 stars
Posted by David
May 7, 2011
A Terrific Lawyer and a Solid Person with Integrity
5.0 stars
Posted by Douglas
May 5, 2011
James M. Lynch
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
May 5, 2011
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Mark Clay, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Lynch. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lynch is highly regarded by his colleagues and works hard to get the best results for his clients.
Mark Clay, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Lynch. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Brian Finnerty, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lynch is highly regarded by his colleagues and works hard to get the best results for his clients.
Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Guy Haskell, Litigation Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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Mr. Lynch is a dedicated and skillful attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in his Avvo answers. He is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing his time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse him
Herbert Ellis, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 28, 2013
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James Garrett, Personal injury Attorney on May 11, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of personal injury law.
Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lynch is an asset to the legal community
Jeffrey Caffee, Litigation Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Gale, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
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Attorney Lynch has a thorough understanding of personal injury law and offers practical solutions to complex matters. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a personal injury attorney in Massachusetts.
Mark Caruso, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lynch is a fine lawyer with extensive experience in trial law and with wide knowledge about the local area and legal environment. He is responsive to his clients and their needs are his preeminent concern.
Kyle Bristow, Unknown Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
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I endorse Mr. Lynch. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.
Herman Dhade, Unknown Attorney on Oct 20, 2012
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Howard Roitman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 30, 2012
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Elliot Yi, Unknown Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
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Joshua Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. From his impressive answers on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving his clients.