Atty. Dani Renee James

Atty. Dani Renee James

Dani Renee James is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal defense, appeals. Dani received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Dani Renee James is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1996). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1995) and Columbia College (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dani Renee James is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal defense, appeals
  • Dani received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Dani practices at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Dani Renee James's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Dani Renee James

Where is Dani Renee James's law office located?
Dani Renee James's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dani Renee James handle?
Dani Renee James focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Dani Renee James practiced law?
Dani Renee James has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Dani Renee James go to law school?
Dani Renee James earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Columbia College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1996

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