James Duckworth

James M. Duckworth, Esquire Email James M. Duckworth, Esquire is superior and experienced trial attorney who represents catastrophic and disabled rail workers throughout the United States. Jim is a union approved lawyer for several railroad unions. Jim has represented trackmen, electric traction workers, third rail workers, engineers, conductors, and other crafts that form a railroad. Along with Robert Goggin has earned millions of dollars in settlements and trial verdicts for injured railroad employees at Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, SEPTA, Norfolk Southern, and CSX to name a few. Jims clients love his skills and ability to communicate complex legal concepts into terms that anyone can understand and apply to their personal situation. Jim is a graduate of St. Joes Prep, Penn State, Widener University School of Law (Juris Doctorate), and Temple University Beasley School of Law (LLM in Trial Advocacy). Jim is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, State of New Jersey, United States District Court of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Jim also has represented injured employees in New York, Delaware, Washington D. C., Michigan, Missouri, Illinois and California with special permission from those jurisdictions. Prior to joining Keller & Goggin in 2003, Jim practiced in the City of Philadelphias Solicitors Office, Civil Rights Unit, representing police officers and other City Officials accused of violating citizens rights under the United States Constitution. Jim also served in the City of Philadelphias Prison System and eventually sat on its Board of Trustees. In addition to representing the injured, Jim is a recognized expert in the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA - whistleblower) and teaches union members through the region and country about their rights under these railroad safety statutes at union sponsored meetings, educationals, and seminars. If Jim has not been to your local, ask your local union leadership to invite him. EDUCATION Temple University - Beasley School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)in Trial Advocacy Widener University - Delaware School of Law - Juris Doctor The Pennsylvania State University St. Josephs Preparatory School ADMITTED Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State of New Jersey United States District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States District Court - New Jersey United States District Court - Washington D. C. AFFILIATIONS Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys American Association of Justice Philadelphia Bar Association AREAS OF PRACTICE Railroad law Personal and Professional Negligence Construction Accidents Motor Vehicle Accidents Transportation Injuries (buses, train, etc.)