Atty. James Patrick Geraghty

Atty. James Patrick Geraghty

James Patrick Geraghty is a lawyer practicing maritime and multimodal transportation, business and commercial litigation, insurance services and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James Patrick Geraghty at a glance

James Patrick Geraghty is a business, litigation, insurance, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996) and New York (1996). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1995) and Boston University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Geraghty is a lawyer practicing maritime and multimodal transportation, business and commercial litigation, insurance services and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Geraghty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Patrick Geraghty

Where is James Patrick Geraghty's law office located?
James Patrick Geraghty's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Geraghty handle?
James Patrick Geraghty focuses on business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Patrick Geraghty practiced law?
James Patrick Geraghty has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Patrick Geraghty go to law school?
James Patrick Geraghty earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1995
B.A.
Boston University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1996

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