James Edward Ramsey

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James Edward Ramsey: Attorney with Ramsey Law Offices, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

-MY CORE VALUES

• Commitment and dedication

• Licensed and experienced attorney

• Flexibility to work around client needs

• Open and available communication

• Accurate assessment of your claim

• Attention to detail

-MY VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS

My firm is designed to provide individualized attention to the unique problems facing insurers and employers. I will assess each claim, injury and defense and provide a tailored legal defense mutual action plan.

I view our role as a team focused on the highest level of defense. Mutual Action Plans and frequent telephone and e-mail communication are essential to a cost effective solution.

-LICENSED

I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts. My primary focus has been before the Department of Industrial Accidents for the past 23 years.

-WORK HIGHLIGHTS

2018 Fellow of the College of Worker's Compensation Lawyers

Author - 2016 Mass Law Journal - "Workers' Compensation 1991 to date: 25 years in review."; 2014 Contributing Author LexisNexis Practice Guide Massachusetts Workers' Compensation - Chapter 7

2019-2014 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating ; 2019-2016 AVVO rated, Client's Choice Award winner

Work Highlights: 1995-1996 Judicial Clerkship, Connecticut Superior Court; 17 years worker’s compensation and general liability defense practice; Recorded insurance opinion, Baker’s Case, 55 Mass. App. Ct. 628, 773 N.E.2d 466 (2002); Authorized counsel Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance (13 years), Special client instructions Arch Insurance, AIG, XL Specialty and Featured speaker at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., November 21, 2003, on "Worker’s Compensation Case Law and Legislative Update." And multiple lectures and seminars with private insurance companies, TPAs and educational organizations.

Member: Massachusetts Bar Association, Worker’s Compensation Committee, And Worcester County Bar Association, Better Business Bureau A rating (2015).
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Worker’s Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Wage and Hour Law
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Northeastern University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1991; Northeastern University, M.S., 1992
Law School Attended:
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., two American Jurisprudence Awards, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Massachusetts; 1996, Connecticut; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:

Fellow - College of Worker's Compensation Lawyers (membership committee); Massachusetts Bar Association - Section Counsel; ABA; Worcester County Bar Association.

Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Massachusetts 1968
Reported Cases:

Wright's Case, 486 Mass 98 (2020) - WC Insurer not required to cover or reimburse for medical marijuana

Baker's Case, 55 Mass.App. Ct. 628 (2002) Clarified Statute of Limitations in MA WC

Certifications:
The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers - Fellow since 2018
ISLN:
912055587

Payment Information

Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/14 in Workers Compensation

    I have known Jim to be an intelligent, capable and highly motivated colleague wit respect to his workers' compensation law practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 07/20/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 07/20/14 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/15/14 in Workers Compensation Defense

    An exceptional defense attorney with the ability to deal with complicated legal issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/14/14 in Workers Compensation Defense

    In Court, he is always well prepared. He has enormous respect for Judges and opposing counsel. I notice he is always very confident when making oral arguments. When Attorney Ramsey is opposing counsel, our firm prepares a lot more than usual. He is w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/11/14 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Jim is a very skilled and competent attorney. I have handled a number of employee claims where he served as opposing counsel representing the insurer or employer. He is knowledgeable about the law, and very cognizant of his client's interest.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/11/14 in Workers Compensation

    I highly endorse attorney Ramsey for his legal knowledge and courtroom skills

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/07/14 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Attorney Ramsey is organized, ethical and effective in the representation of his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/07/14 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Attorney Ramsey is always up to date on emerging issues and current case law in Workers' Compensation. He is always organized, fair and objective, and provides excellent representation for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Workers Compensation

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (79 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Mr. Ramsey is a caring Knowledgeable lawyer.My case is still ongoing but he keeps me inform and he answers my questions so I can understand . I learned a lot about the system and why things happen as...

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Video Call Options

  • Zoom

  • WebEx

Contact James Edward Ramsey

Contact Information:

774-389-6808  Phone

617-488-2282  Fax

ramseylawoffices.com/attorney

www.ramseylawoffices.com

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