Atty. Barbara L. Matthews
Barbara L. Matthews is a lawyer practicing maritime law, general practice.
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Barbara L. Matthews is a maritime attorney based in St. James, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and New York (1997). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1992) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in St. James, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara L. Matthews is a lawyer practicing maritime law, general practice
- Barbara received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Barbara practices in St. James, NY
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 St. James 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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