James Lenes

James A. Lenes is a partner at Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC, who has represented individuals and businesses since 1991. His broad Connecticut practice includes personal injury, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, evictions, foreclosures, collections, and real estate disputes. He also handles matters involving home improvement contractors, boundary lines, and other property-related conflicts. Clients turn to him for practical guidance, a clear explanation of their options, and an efficient approach to resolving legal problems.

Lenes graduated from Lehigh University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While in law school, he served as an editor of the Connecticut Law Review. His academic training and journal experience strengthened his legal research, writing, and analytical skills. This foundation supports his ability to evaluate a range of disputes, identify key legal and factual issues, and present clients with practical strategies tailored to their circumstances.

His experience includes recovering compensation for people injured in car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents, as well as trying cases involving breach of contract, adverse possession, and residential eviction. Lenes has also resolved a contested foreclosure action involving a national bank, recovered funds paid to contractors for defective work, and helped clients obtain debt relief through bankruptcy. His varied caseload allows him to assess disputes from multiple perspectives and pursue solutions through negotiation, settlement, or litigation.

James A. Lenes is admitted in Connecticut and New York, as well as the federal courts in Connecticut and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is a member of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association. Known for plain speaking and transparent advice, he helps clients understand the costs, risks, and available paths before moving forward. When litigation is necessary, he guides clients through the process with careful preparation and cost-conscious judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lehigh University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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