James J. Meehan III
also known as Jim Meehan, Jimmy Meehan
About James
Biography
Jim Meehan is a Delaware Trial Lawyer who focuses on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Trucking and Nursing Home Neglect cases. Jim has distinguished himself as an attorney that prides himself on giving each of his clients an exceptionally high degree of personal attention.
Professional Memberships
Jim is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and the Delaware Bar Association. He received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in 2010 and received his B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2006, where he majored in Political Science and Minored in Legal Studies.
Experience
Jim spent the first 5 years of his career working at a regional insurance defense law firm. There he developed a plaintiff practice while also representing defendants and insurance companies in personal injury cases. This experience taught him how to evaluate cases from both plaintiff and defense perspectives and provided him with valuable insight into how insurance companies analyze various claims. This knowledge has been instrumental in Jim’s success and has enabled him to accurately anticipate how insurance companies and their attorneys will approach his clients’ cases.
Practice Areas:
■ Personal Injury
■ Premises Liability
■ Motor Vehicle Accidents
■ Trucking Accidents
■ Wrongful Death
■ Slip & Fall Accidents
■ Medical Malpractice
■ Nursing Home Neglect
Personal
In his free time, Jim loves spending time with his wife, Adrienne, two children, JJ and Sloane, and his dog, Bodhi. He is also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and trains at Elevated Studios in Wilmington, Delaware.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
15 years
11 years
15 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Delaware for 15 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Shelsby & Leoni, PA
221 Main Street, Wilmington, DE, 19804
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James J. Meehan III's Reviews
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3 Client Reviews
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Posted by Debbie | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car Accident
Jim is an excellent lawyer. I hired him for a car accident that I was in and I couldn't be happier that I did. Jim works above and beyond for you, he does what it takes and he gets the job done. I was very, very happy with Jim. He is very professional and at the same time he puts you at ease and goes...
James J. Meehan III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend James J. Meehan III. He is a highly skilled attorney with a proven track record of success. James is dedicated, well respected and provides excellent representation for his clients."
"James is an attorney who fights as hard for the small cases as he does for the big ones. His dedication to his work and the professionalism he displays are staples to the success he continues to have."
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"James represents the utmost competence and legal acumen in his zealous advocacy for clients. As an attorney the greatest praise that could be given is that I would hire him to defend my interests and rights."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Meehan was opposing counsel on several cases I handled. While advocating zealously for his clients, he was also able to balance the rights and interests of both sides - a desirable quality that makes for a respectable opponent."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is hard working and fights hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Kent & McBride, PC
2015 - 2022
Attorney, Shelsby & Leoni, PA
2007 - 2010
Law Clerk, Shelsby & Leoni
Associations
2015 - Present
Delaware Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Federalist Society - Widener Law ChapterVice President
2008 - 2009
Republican Law Caucus - Widener Law ChapterCorresponding Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlement
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2009
Languages
English