Background
Allen, James Lucian was born on November 24, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Chester Carrollton and Mary Cecelia (O'Donnell) Allen.
Allen, James Lucian was born on November 24, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Chester Carrollton and Mary Cecelia (O'Donnell) Allen.
Boston College (Bachelor of Science, 1950). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1953). Instructor in Corporation Law, Civil Procedure and Trial Methods, Western New England College, 1959-1964.
First Assistant City Solicitor, Springfield, 1962-1964.
City Solicitor, 1964-1965. Police Commissioner, City of Springfield, 1972-1974.
Associate, Allen, Yerrall, Appleton & Thompson, Springfield, 1956-1960; partner, Allen, Buckley & Gracey, Springfield, 1961-1963; partner, Allen & Buckley, Springfield, 1963-1966; partner, Allen, Buckley, Cohen & Fitzgerald, Springfield, 1966-1972; partner, Allen, Cohen & Fitzgerald, Springfield, 1972-1980; partner, Allen & Fitzgerald, Springfield, 1980-1982; private practice law, Springfield, 1982-1987; consultant, Allen, Dusel, Murphy & Fennell, Springfield, 1987-1989; consultant, Ely & King, 1989-1992; private practice law, Springfield, since 1992. Trustee Hampden Savings Bank, Springfield. City solicitor City of Springfield, 1963-1964, police commissioner, 1972-1974.
Hampden County (Secretary, 1961-1964 and Member, 1961-1974, Executive Committee. Vice President, 1968-1971. President, 1971-1973), Massachusetts (Member, Board of Delegates, 1971-1973) and American Bar Associations.
Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association.
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers.
Married Maureen AnnMcCarthy, October 12, 1957. Children: Kathleen, Mary, Daniel, Annmarie, John.