James lives in Southbury with his wife, Lynn, and their children, James, and Chloe. He enjoys skiing and fishing in his spare time, and is actively involved in local civic affairs in his hometown of Southbury and the greater Waterbury area.

A 1980 graduate of Ridgefield High School, he went on to Rollins College with a double major in Economics and Business. He then attended Law School at the University of the Pacific in California and received his JD. After law school, his studies continued at the University of Salzburg, Austria where he obtained a degree in International Business Law before returning to the University of the Pacific to complete his LLM (Masters) degree in International Tax Law.

James, an Eagle Scout, and is the founder and CEO of Friends of Troop 162 Inc., a 501c3 organization formed to assist in the funding of community service projects. He is a former Committee member of Waterbury Youth Services Inc, a 501c3 organization committed to helping inner city youth.

Highly Recommend Him For Any Of Your Legal Needs.”

Attorney Cummings has represented me for various legal issues throughout the years, including my prenuptial agreement, my divorce, my living will and trust and even helped me to negotiate a favorable settlement in my personal injury case. I have the upmost faith Attorney Cummings because of the great work he has done for me. He has handled my legal matters quickly, effectively and efficiently, all the while keeping me regularly informed. Attorney Cummings is smart and passionate about the law. I would highly recommend him for any of your legal needs.

He Was Very Professional…

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident recently, and Attorney Cummings represented me. I had no idea how much went into a personal injury case, but Attorney Cummings made sure I got everything I needed, including medical treatment, helping me to deal with insurance companies, and eventually to reach a fair settlement. He was very professional, and helped me understand each part of the process. I would use him again should the need ever arise.

Process Was So Much Easier With An Attorney By My Side.

I have worked with Attorney Cummings for two separate matters and both of them were handled promptly and professionally. I was so surprised at how well both cases turned out for me. Not only did I receive a good settlement offer, but the process was so much easier with an attorney by my side. He is an excellent attorney and although I hope that I will not need to hire an attorney again, if I do, he will be my first call.

I Would Highly Recommend Him.

Attorney Cummings helped me out through a difficult time period in my life. He was thoughtful, caring and I would highly recommend him.

Able To Reach Him On A Regular Basis…

Jim Cummings did a great job with my case. I was able to reach him on a regular basis, and he always took the time to assure me that my case was moving along as it should be.

Patient And Professional…

Jim provided comprehensive service during my mother’s case. I had tried to help her on my own, but there was so much to do, we decided that we needed a lawyer. Attorney Cummings was patient and professional with my elderly mother, and she was very happy with the end result. We were both very grateful for his help.

Areas of Practice

Workers’ Compensation
Personal Injury
Divorce
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Business Law

Bar Admissions

California, 1988
New York, 1992
Connecticut, 1993

Education

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- J.D. – 1987
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- LL.M. – 1988
- Major: International Tax Law
University of Salzburg, Faculty of Law, Salzburg, Austria
- Major: International Business Law
Rollins College
- B.A. – 1984
- Major: Economics
- Major: Business
Ridgefield High School – 1980

Professional Associations and Memberships

New Haven Bar Association, Member
Waterbury Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Pro Bono Activities

Southbury Boy Scout Troop 162, Committee member
Friends of Troop 162 Inc., Founder and CEO
Waterbury Youth Services Inc, Former Committee Member

Areas of Practice

Workers’ Compensation
Personal Injury
Divorce
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Business Law

Bar Admissions

California, 1988
New York, 1992
Connecticut, 1993

Education

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- J.D. – 1987
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- LL.M. – 1988
- Major: International Tax Law
University of Salzburg, Faculty of Law, Salzburg, Austria
- Major: International Business Law
Rollins College
- B.A. – 1984
- Major: Economics
- Major: Business
Ridgefield High School – 1980

Professional Associations and Memberships

New Haven Bar Association, Member
Waterbury Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Pro Bono Activities

Southbury Boy Scout Troop 162, Committee member
Friends of Troop 162 Inc., Founder and CEO
Waterbury Youth Services Inc, Former Committee Member