James Wetter
About James Wetter
James Wetter is a lawyer based in Kingston, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. James Wetter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kingston, Pennsylvania
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Dougherty Leventhal & Price LLP
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Kingston, PA
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