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James M Lynch
also known as Jim Lynch
About James
Biography
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
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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
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
42 years | 200 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
47 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
25%
42 years | 2,000 cases
Domestic Violence
15%
42 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 49 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Lynch & Owens, P.C.
62 Derby Street, Suites 4-5, Hingham, MA, 02043-3785
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Posted by cfl1011 | December 13, 2011
Jim's firm represented me for my divorce
Jim's firm represented me during my divorce. My divorce was one of the very few that go to a trial. While Jim did not represent me directly he was involved in all of the work and time that was put in to helping me get through it. Jim is a very kind, fair and responsive professional man. I have be...
Posted by David | May 7, 2011
Solid counsel
I enlisted the services of Attorney James Lynch in order to help me navigate a very difficult situation regarding the care of my ailing mother and the protection of those trusts (of which I was Co-Trustee) which had been set up to protect both my mother and her estate. At the time, two of my three si...
Posted by Douglas | May 5, 2011
A Terrific Lawyer and a Solid Person with Integrity
Jim helped me several years ago prepare for a dispute and attend a hearing with the Massachusetts Department of Employment when I owned my own business. After working with him and seeing his professionalism, I subsequently referred my mother to him. She needed help in addressing a number of legal...
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2011
James M. Lynch
I have dealt with Attorney Lynch for many years. I have always had prompt and professional responses. James has proven himself to be both knowlegeable and dilligent. I would reccommend Jim and his Law Firm to anyone. I have the highest regard for James and have and will reccommend him to others.
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Distinguished Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Avvo Rating of Excellent, Avvo
2012
Top Contributer, Avvo
2011
Cornell Law School LII, Legal Information Institute/ Silver Badge
2000
Outstanding Performance - Conciliation/Pre-Trial Program, Region One - Civil Circuit - District Court Dept.
1999
Outstanding Performance - Conciliation/Pre-Trial Program, Region One - Civil Circuit - District Court Dept.
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, South Shore Divorce Mediation
1995 - Present
Partner, Lynch & Owens, P.C.
1991 - 1995
Partner, Piscitelli, Domenico & Murphy
1987 - 1990
Associate, Law Office of P.J. Piscitelli
1984 - 1987
Senior Trial Attorney, Commercial Union Insurance Company
1977 - 1984
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney
Associations
1997 - Present
Commonwealth of MassachusettsNotary Public
1993 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the First CircuitMember
1987 - Present
Plymouth County Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MassachusettsMember
1977 - Present
Massachusetts State BarMember
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Member
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts
Member
2011 - 2011
Pilgrim AdvocatesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Cruise Ship Ticket Limitation
Reversed in Favor of the Appellant Passenger
MBTA
$3,100,000 jury verdict
Education
1976
Suffolk University Law School
JD
1973
Boston College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1992
Hingham Rotary Club
Prosecuting Violent Criminals in Urban Courts
Publications
2017
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Domestic Restraining Orders: Traps for Unwary Parents
2017
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
The Challenge of Parental Alienation
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
Extending Emergency 209A Domestic Restraining Orders
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
Court Holds Parent in Contempt for Shared Custody Bad Behavior
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Domicile and Jurisdiction: When One Spouse Moves to Massachusetts and Files for Divorce
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Massachusetts?
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
How Do Auto Insurers Evaluate Personal Injury Claims?
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
How Comparative Negligence Affects Damages in Auto Accident Cases in Massachusetts
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Child Custody Jurisdiction: What is the “Home State”?
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Massachusetts Breathalyzer Test under Fire in Court Case
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Appeals Court MedPay Decision: A Victory for Massachusetts Consumers
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Can a Personal Injury Settlement be Divided as a Marital Asset in a Massachusetts Divorce?
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
What is “Income” in Massachusetts Child Support Calculation?
2016
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Proving Non-Payment in Civil Contempt Cases in Massachusetts
2015
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
When can a Judge Order a Party to Pay Their Spouse’s Legal Fees in Massachusetts Divorce?
2015
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Deflategate Series
2012
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
SJC Narrows Application of Drunk Driving License Suspensions Under Melanie’s Law
2012
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Massachusetts SJC Declines to Extend Social Host Liquor Liability
2011
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
Child Support Obligations Never Go Away in Massachusetts
2011
South Shore Law News and Updates - L&O Blog
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English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If someone sues my wife can they take things that are in my name (i.e. house, car, etc.)?
28 Aug 2012
Q&A
I was hit by an unisured driver at fault and i was wondering what kind of settlement I can expect.
13 Aug 2012
Q&A
Can I sue if C section caused infertility?
18 Aug 2012