Dave Flanagan

Dave Flanagan is a founding attorney based in Weymouth, Massachusetts, who represents clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters. He has more than 22 years of legal experience and has handled cases for individuals throughout Quincy and the South Shore. His practice includes OUI/DUI defense, drug offenses, violent crimes, theft, car accidents, premises liability, and workplace injury matters.

Dave earned his Juris Doctor from New England School of Law in 2003. While in law school, he served on the staff of the Journal of Criminal and Civil Confinement, where he studied legal issues affecting people involved in the justice system. This academic background supports his work in litigation, evidence review, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

Dave brings a strong investigative background to his legal practice. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked for nearly a decade in private investigation, including surveillance operations for insurance providers. He also worked as a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual Insurance and later operated his own investigative agency. This experience helps him evaluate facts, understand insurance tactics, and prepare cases with careful attention to detail.

Dave Flanagan is licensed to practice in all Massachusetts state courts, including District, Superior, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial Court matters, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He is known for trial-ready preparation, clear communication, and practical advice. His work helps clients protect their rights, respond to criminal charges, pursue injury compensation, and move through difficult legal problems with informed guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Flanagan & Associates
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Eastern Nazarene College
  Bachelor of Business Administration

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