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James A Swartz
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Biography
James A. Swartz is a nationally known and respected trial attorney and consumer advocate. Mr. Swartz’ law practice is headquartered in the historic John and Ebenezer Hancock House on the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts.
James Swartz is a dedicated consumer advocate. For many years, Mr. Swartz, as a Director with the non-profit charitable corporation World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.), has issued an annual “10 Worst Toys” list to alert parents and other consumers to the dangers of unsafe toys. James Swartz has, in recent years, been responsible for an annual press conference to alert the media and public to unsafe toy hazards. Articles about James Swartz and the W.A.T.C.H. press conference have appeared in newspapers and other print media throughout the country. As a director and founding member of W.A.T.C.H., he has been dedicated to children’s causes and committed to the creation of multidimensional education programs, including “TOYS, YOU and the REAL WORLD”, a bilingual educational curriculum which has been taught in public schools in several states.
Mr. Swartz has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters relating to child, medical and product safety, including “Med Mal and Products Liability: A Dangerous Intersection”, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal (Winter 2007, Vol. 1, No. 4); “Medical Instruments And Devices”, Medical Errors And Litigation: Investigation And Case Preparation (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2004); “Danger At Play”, TRIAL (November, 2003); “Fighting Mandatory Arbitration”, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal (Summer, 2002); “Hazardous Playthings Causing Injury To Children”, Children and Injuries (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2001); “Holding The Electronic Game Industry Accountable For The Deleterious Effects Violent Video Games Can Have On Our Children”, Products Liability Advisory (May, 2001); “The Common Law In The New Millenium—Protecting Our Children”, Civil Trial Practice—Winning Techniques of Successful Trial Attorneys (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2000); “Keeping Our Children Safe”, Facts & Findings (Nov., 1999); “Protecting Our Children”, Products Liability Advisory (Oct., 1998); and “Supreme Court Rejects Medical Device Preemption”, Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal (Nov., 1996). Mr. Swartz also provided research and editorial assistance for Toys That Kill (Vintage Books/Random House 1986), a book on toy safety authored by Edward Swartz. Mr. Swartz was appointed as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Trial Preparation Tools (James Publishing 2009).
James Swartz has testified before the New York City Council, Committee on Consumer Affairs, at a hearing regarding “Consumer Education and Safety”. He has appeared on such national television programs as “TODAY” and “EXTRA” on NBC, “American Morning” on CNN, “The American Family” and “Geraldo At Large” on Fox, “Take It Personally” on CNNfn, “Newsfront” on MSNBC, “Legal Cafe” on COURT TV, “Crook and Chase” on the Nashville Network (TNN), “Lifetime Live” on LIFETIME TELEVISION NETWORK, interviews on BLOOMBERG BUSINESS NEWS and FOX NEWS television networks, and in news reports on other national news Ruled Paper for Pleadings and Motions Mr. Swartz has also appeared on many regional television programs, including shows on the New England Cable News Network and Boston area network affiliates. Mr. Swartz has been interviewed on UPI, CBS, USA, CNN and TALK AMERICA Radio Networks, as well as many regional radio news programs.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James A Swartz
10 Marshall Street, Boston, MA, 02108
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Posted by Andrea | July 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very satisfied
James Swartz and his entire team impressed us during the nearly 7 year malpractice litigation that we were involved in regarding our newborn baby. They willingly took on our case that was unusual and very complex. In the end they negotiated an impressive settlement that will allow us peace of mind in...
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"I strongly endorse Attorney James Swartz. Over the past two decades my firm has referred a number of complex and catastrophic injury cases. The results have been outstanding. Fantastic litigator. His staff is superb, his communication with clients and referring counsel is outstanding."
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"I endorse James Swartz and have always found him to be a great advocate for his clients. He is very knowledgeable and treats his clients with compassion and understanding."
"James is widely recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in the Commonwealth. He is a tremendous litigator, who is compassionate and caring. Without hesitation I endorse James Swartz."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best Attorneys Membership Invitation, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Charter Membership Invitation, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2019
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in MA Invitation, American Society of Legal Advocates
2019
Nation's Top Attorneys - Top One Percent Invitation, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Attorneys Of America Membership Invitation, Best Attorneys Of America
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers Massachusetts, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best Attorneys - Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Personal Injury "10 Best" Attorney Selection for Massachusetts, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Nation's Top Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Charter Membership Invitation, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2017
Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter Member Invitation, Rue Ratings
2017
"Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys" for Massachusetts Invitation, American Jurist Institute
2017
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Lifetime Achievement Membership, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2016
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Thomsen Reuters
2016
Nation's Top Attorneys - Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers Massachusetts, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Lifetime Member - Excellence In Law, Worldwide Registry
2015
Nation's Top Atorneys - Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Litigaton Lawyers Masachusetts, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Best Attorneys of America Invitation, Rue Ratings
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer Massachusetts, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2013
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers Massachusetts, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Attorney, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
New England Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2007
New England Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2007
New England Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2004
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Principal and Managing Attorney, Swartz & Swartz
1990 - 1993
Associate, Bingham Dana & Gould
Associations
2014 - Present
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.Civil Litigation Curriculum Advisory Committee
1995 - Present
Public JusticeMassachusetts State Coordinator
1992 - Present
United States Court Of Appeals For The First CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1991 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MassachusettsAdmitted to Practice
1990 - Present
Commonwealth of MassachusettsAdmitted to Practice
Boston Bar Association
Member
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Member
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice (Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Products Liability Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2008 - 2010
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.Seminar Chair - Trying Your First Or Next Civil Case
2005 - 2011
American Association for JusticeChair - Toys and Recreational Equipment Litigation Group
2000 - 2001
Roscoe Pound InstituteMember Fellow
1997 - 1998
Massachusetts Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Day Camp
$6,000,000
Parilla
$6.012 Million total recovery after jury verdict
Education
1990
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
2008
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
2007
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
2006
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
Trying Your 1st (or Next) Civil Case in the Superior Court
N/A
Faces Of The Future Seminar — Be A Better Lawyer For Children
Faces Of The Future Seminar- Be A Better Lawyer For Children
N/A
Advanced Litigation Tactics And Procedures
Advanced Litigation Tactics And Procedures
Publications
2017
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England
Collection and Demand Letters: Best Practice Examples (Co-Author)
N/A
West Group publication
Handbook of Personal Injury Forms (Supplement)
N/A
Trial Magazine
Danger At Play
N/A
Toys That Kill
Appendix I: Silent Assassins for Ages Two and Up
N/A
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Medical Instruments And Devices
N/A
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Hazardous Playthings Causing Injury To Children
N/A
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
The Common Law In The New Millenium–Protecting Our Children
N/A
Facts & Findings
Keeping Our Children Safe
N/A
Products Liability Advisory
Holding The Electronic Game Industry Accountable For The Deleterious Effects Violent Video Games Can Have On Our Children
N/A
Products Liability Advisory
Protecting Our Children
N/A
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal
Med Mal and Products Liability: A Dangerous Intersection
N/A
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal
Fighting Mandatory Arbitration
N/A
Massachusetts Bar Association
Supreme Court Rejects Medical Device Preemption
Languages
English
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