James J. Carrigan

James J. Carrigan (born April 25, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Massachusetts General Court.

James J. Carrigan
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 1st Essex District
In office
1972–1973
Preceded byCharles V. Hogan
Succeeded byWalter J. Boverini
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Essex District
In office
1971–1972
Preceded byPhilip N. Carney
Succeeded byTimothy A. Bassett
Personal details
Born (1941-04-25) April 25, 1941
Malden, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSuffolk University
Suffolk University Law School
OccupationTeacher
Politician
Attorney

Early life

Carrigan was born on April 25, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and Suffolk University and went on to work as a teacher.[1]

Political career

In 1970, Carrigan was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During his first term, state senator Charles V. Hogan died and Carrigan won the special election to succeed him.[2] However, Carrigan was unable to win a full term, as he lost the 1972 Democratic primary to Walter J. Boverini by under 500 votes.[3]

Carrigan later returned to Suffolk and earned a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1977.[4]

References
  1. 1971–1972 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. "Carrigan wins Essex county Senate seat". The Boston Globe. November 10, 1971.
  3. "Walter J. Boverini". The Daily Item (Lynn, MA). November 30, 2008. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  4. "The Law Office of James J. Carrigan". Retrieved March 12, 2013.
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