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James William Cummings
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Biography
James Cummings’s experience as a businessman, large law firm attorney, and a history of helping clients regardless of their station in life make him a rarity. He is sophisticated and street smart. He knows precisely when to draw on these talents to get the best results on your behalf.
Some of the hallmarks of James Cummings’s legal practice include:
- A deep knowledge of the law
- Sound judgment
- Sensitivity to your needs
- Incredible attention to detail
- Ferocity when its matters most
His record of success speaks for itself.
He treats everyone with the respect they deserve. In these challenging times, he is direct about what can be done within your budget.
The Cummings Law Firm provides legal services in the following areas:
- Personal injury
- Workers compensation
- Business law
- Family law
- Criminal defense
- Real estate
- Probate and estate planning
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
40 years
Workers Compensation
35%
40 years
Personal Injury
20%
40 years
Business
5%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Cummings Law Firm, LLC
21 Holmes Avenue, Waterbury, CT, 06710
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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014
Best Lawyer I have ever used
I hired attorney Cummings for 2 matters. Both were handled promptly and professionally. The outcomes were far better than I expected. He is an excellent lawyer and I will use him again if the need arises.
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"Jim is a master of evidence in the courtroom. He does his homework, and his clients are the beneficiaries. He is always thoroughly prepared and his intellectual skills are unmatched. He has brought these skills to bear practicing in California as well as in New York and Connecticut. I strongly endorse Jim."
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"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Attorney Cummings is extremely knowledgeable and hard working. He knows the law inside and out. He is very talented and very capable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is very analytical and quality oriented. He has a great relationship with his clients and is very knowledgeable in many areas of practice."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1990 - 1993
Attorney, Richard I Fine & Associates
1988 - 1990
Attorney, LaFollette, Johnson, DeHass, & Fessler
Associations
2012 - Present
Friends of troop 162Board of Directors
1993 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Waterbury Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New Haven County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New Haven Young Lawyers CommitteeMember
1996 - 2002
Waterbury youth servicesBoard of Directors
Education
1988
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
LL.M - Master of Laws
1987
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Rollins College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Social Media as Evidence
Social Media as Evidence
2022
National Business institute for Divorce
National Business institute for Divorce
2017
Damages in Personal Injury Actions
Damages in Personal Injury Actions
2014
worker compensation
worker compensation
2014
Advanced Family Law
Advanced Family Law
2013
worker compensation
worker compensation
2013
Advanced Family Law
Advanced Family Law
2013
Advanced Divorce Issues Seminar
Military Divorce
2012
worker compensation
worker compensation
2012
Advanced Family Law
Advanced Family Law
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers