James P. Ehrhard is the owner and manager of the firm of Ehrhard & Associates, P.C. He concentrates his practice in bankruptcy and general litigation. Prior to managing the firm, Mr. Ehrhard concentrated his practice on insurance and corporate defense litigation along with plaintiffs' trial work. He has handled cases in federal and state courts throughout Massachusetts. His firm is one of the largest bankruptcy firms in Massachusetts in terms of bankruptcies filed per annum. Mr. Ehrhard received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Mr. Ehrhard has been a faculty member for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and he is a frequent lecturer to professional groups. He was a recurring guest host on WTAG's radio program "The Legal Express" and currently guest hosts on WESO's radio program "Money Matters". Mr. Ehrhard has been a member of the Tantasqua Regional District School Committee serving on the Labor Negotiations subcommittee, representing the District in contract negotiations with various unions. In addition, Mr. Ehrhard was chairman of the Sturbridge Town Administrator Search Committee. He was previously vice-chairman of the Worcester Republican City Committee and is currently vice-president of the Sturbridge Republican Town Committee. Boston Magazine selected Mr. Ehrhard in 2009 and 2010 as a Rising Star for bankruptcy representation. In 2009 he was the only lawyer in Central Massachusetts and one of only two bankruptcy lawyers outside of metropolitan Boston given such designation.