Atty. James Derek Mize

Atty. James Derek Mize

James Derek Mize is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition law, commercial litigation and arbitration, criminal defense and government investigations and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James Derek Mize at a glance

James Derek Mize is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, ip, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law J.D. Cum Laude (—) and University of Cincinnati B.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati B.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati M.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati M.A. Magna Cum Laude (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Derek Mize is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition law, commercial litigation and arbitration, criminal defense and government investigations and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Derek Mize's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Derek Mize handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Derek Mize

Where is James Derek Mize's law office located?
James Derek Mize's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Derek Mize handle?
James Derek Mize focuses on criminal defense, ip, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Derek Mize practiced law?
James Derek Mize has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law J.D. Cum Laude
- In Progress
University of Cincinnati B.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati B.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati M.A. Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati M.A. Magna Cum Laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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