Personal Legal Support forLife’s Toughest Moments

Social Security Disability / SSI
Guiding you through disability benefits.

Workers’ Compensation
Injured at work? We help.

Accidents
Support after unexpected personal injuries.
You Deserve a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney
Life can change in an instant when you’re injured or unable to work. Whether you’re facing a workers’ compensation claim, a disability hearing, or the aftermath of an accident, you deserve someone who listens and stands by your side. The Law Offices of James J. Carrigian offers personal, hands-on legal support to help you move forward with confidence.
As a trusted personal injury attorney in Lynn, MA, James Carrigian and his team are here to fight for the benefits and support you’re entitled to.
Need help with an injury, disability claim, or accident? Let’s talk about how we can support you and protect what matters most.

Why Choose the Law Offices of James J. Carrigan?
When you’re dealing with an injury, disability, or overwhelming legal issue, you need more than just a law firm — you need someone who truly understands what you’re going through. At The Law Offices of James Carrigian, we take the time to get to know you, your family, and your story.
With over 40 years of experience serving the community, we provide legal support that’s rooted in compassion, trust, and local knowledge. Every case is handled directly by our team — no passing you off, no cookie-cutter approach. You’re not just a case number here; you’re a person who deserves to be heard and helped.
Free consultation and no fee unless successful results!
Meet the Attorneys
James Carrigan

- Workers’ Compensation (employees only)
- Social Security Disability/SSI
- B.A. cum laude, Suffolk University
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School
- Massachusetts, 1977
- United States District Court, 1977
- United States Supreme Court, 2005
- Greater Lynn Bar Association Executive Board
- Lynn District Court volunteer civil conciliator
- Essex County Superior Court volunteer civil conciliator
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
- Massachusetts Legislators’ Association
- Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives (1971-1972)
- The John Jennings Advocacy Award, the highest award of the Greater Lynn Bar Association
- North Shore Labor Council Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to All Workers and for a Lifetime of Service to the City of Lynn
- Friendly Knights of St. Patrick Irishman of the Year
- Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Joseph M. Smith Award
- Member of the Lynn Legacies Collection of individuals, families and businesses that have made a significant contribution to Lynn’s history, as selected by the Lynn Museum
- Salvation Army “Others” Award
- Host of The American Dream, Lynn Community Access + Media talk show
- Former lecturer on workers’ compensation, parliamentary procedure, and political organization of North Shore Labor Council
- Mock Trial attorney for St. Mary’s, Former Mock Trial Attorney for Lynn Classical and Ford Elementary School
- Former President, Lynn Community Health Center
- Former President, Lynn Economic Opportunity
Anne Gugino Carrigan

- Workers’ Compensation (employees only)
- Social Security Disability/SSI
- Personal Injury
- B.A. cum laude, Purdue University
- M.A., Syracuse University
- J.D. cum laude, Boston College Law School
- Massachusetts, 1981
- New York, 1982 (inactive)
- United States District Court, 1982
- Greater Lynn Bar Association Executive Board; former President
- Essex County Bar Association Executive Board; former President
- Coordinator of Lynn District Court civil conciliations
- Essex County Superior Court volunteer civil conciliator
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
- Former President, North Shore Women Lawyers Association
- The John Jennings Advocacy Award, the highest award of the Greater Lynn Bar Association
- North Shore Women Lawyers Association Lawyer of the Year
- Former President, Operation Bootstrap
- Former President, Girls Inc. of Lynn
- Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Committee