James T. "Jim" Scamby
About James T. Scamby
James T. Scamby is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. James T. Scamby is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Cohn, Rios & Wholley
Education: New England Law | Boston, graduated 1995
Location: Boston, MA
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