Attorney Profiles

James J. McCarthy Jr. Esq., CPA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Partner
phone (717) 238-5707
fax (717) 233-8133
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James J. McCarthy, Jr. is a life-long resident of the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, earned a B.S. degree from Juniata College, a Master's degree in business from Penn State University, and a law degree, cum laude, from the Widener University School of Law. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and has maintained an accounting and tax return preparation business for nearly 30 years. In addition, Jim has been recently elected to his eighth consecutive four-year term as the Harrisburg City Controller.

Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Certified Public Accountant


Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1998
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Cum Laude


Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, Pennsylvania, 1973
Master of Administration
Major: Business


Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 1971
Bachelor of Science


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association
Member


Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member


Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member


McCarthy Weisberg Cummings, P.C. | 2041 Herr St | Harrisburg, PA 17103 | Phone: 717.238.5707 | Fax: 717.233.8133