James William Cummings
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- Biography
At your side, on your side, every step of the way. 203 754 7779
With over 30 years of legal experience, Attorney James Cummings listens to your special circumstances, ensures you understand all of your options, and works tirelessly to ensure you are treated fairly and justly. In these challenging times, he is direct about what can be done within your budget. The Cummings Law Firm is the optimal choice for legal representation in the greater Waterbury, Connecticut area and in Litchfield, New Haven and Fairfield counties.
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Serving Waterbury area clients with over 30 years experience
Attorney James W. Cummings serves clients throughout the state of Connecticut from his office in Waterbury. Rates are fixed hourly or on a fixed fee basis. Most major credit cards are accepted. Whether you need help with a sensitive family matter, business challenge, or virtually any issue that requires legal advice and advocacy, call 203-754-7779
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Workers’ Compensation
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Since 1987
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Cummings Law Firm LLC
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2002 –
Current
- Attorney
- Moynahan, Ruskin, Mascolo and Minnella
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1994 –
2002
- Attorney
- Weil, Gotshal and Manges
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1993 –
1994
- Attorney. New York City, NY
- Attorney
- Law Offices of Richard I Fine and Associates
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1988 –
1992
- International Business Transactions and Litigation. Century City, California
- Intern
- Field, Fisher & Martineau
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1988 –
1988
- Intern at international solicitor firm.
- Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- J.D.
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- University of Salzburg Austria
- LL.M. (1988) | International Taxation
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1987
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1988 -
- Rollins College
- B.A. | Business and Economics
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1980
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1984 -
- Awards
- 10 Best
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- 2021
- Top 100 Trial Attorney
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2021
- Top 100 Trial Attorney
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2020
- Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award
- Martindale Hubbell
- 2020
- Attorney Cummings is the Recipient of the Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award for excellence in quality of service, value of services, responsiveness to client needs, and client communication.
- Professional Associations
- Waterbury Bar Association
- member
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1993 –
Current -
- Connecticut Bar Association
- member
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1993 –
Current -
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- member
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1993 –
Current -
- New Haven Bar Association
- member
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1993 –
Current -
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New York State Bar
 # 2488161
- Member
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1992 –
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