Jim Meehan

Trial Lawyer

Jim Meehan is a Delaware trial lawyer who focuses on personal injury, wrongful death and nursing home neglect cases.
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Jim has distinguished himself as an attorney that prides himself on giving each of his clients an exceptionally high degree of personal attention.

Areas of Practice:

  • Personal injury
  • Wrongful death
  • Nursing home neglect
  • Trucking collisions
  • Catastrophic injury cases

Professional Memberships:

  • American Bar Association
  • Delaware State Bar Association
  • Delaware Trial Lawyers Association

Education:

  • Widener University School of Law – J.D., 2010
  • University of Delaware – B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Legal Studies, 2006

Experience:

  • Regional insurance defense firm – 5 years

Accolades and Accomplishments:

  • March 2025: $1.7 million jury verdict in one case, $3 million verdict in another
  • Delaware Today Magazine
  • Super Lawyers
  • April 2025 – Earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Personal Life:

  • Coaches youth sports
  • Enjoys family outings around Delaware
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