J.P. Lattimore

J.P. Lattimore

Known by colleagues and friends as J.P., Joseph P. Lattimore has been practicing law for two decades. He began his career with a small criminal defense firm in Boston. He defended people against felony and misdemeanor charges in the District and Superior Courts in Massachusetts and the United States District Court in Boston. Building on that experience, Lattimore went on to open his own Boston-based practice in 2005. He zealously represented individuals in criminal matters in the trial courts in Massachusetts, resulting in victories in dozens of jury trials. Lattimore also expanded his practice to assist criminal defendants on appeal. As an appellate attorney, Lattimore convinced the Massachusetts Appeals Court to overturn numerous convictions.

Lattimore moved his solo practice to North Carolina in 2014 and began to expand his appellate caseload. Lattimore is largely focused on helping criminal defendants after their conviction at trial. His appellate and post-conviction work has led to the reversal of convictions in several cases, as well as other forms of relief.

Through his affiliation with Pfeiffer Rudolf, Lattimore now also litigates on behalf of those adversely affected by the abuse of power in Federal civil rights matters. He has contributed to the firm’s success in achieving judgments and compensation for clients on claims that the police suppressed evidence helpful to the defense, failed to conduct a fair investigation, made an unlawful arrest, and more.

Lattimore is a member of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.