Atty. Dierdre Mary James
Dierdre Mary James is a lawyer practicing general liability, litigation, estate planning and 7 other areas of law. Dierdre received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Dierdre Mary James is a Member based in Pearl River, New York, practicing at MURPHY & JAMES, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, slip & fall, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1991) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New York State, Connecticut and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association Defense Association of New York. Serands clients in Pearl River, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dierdre Mary James is a lawyer practicing general liability, litigation, estate planning and 7 other areas of law
- Dierdre received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Dierdre practices at MURPHY & JAMES, LLC in Pearl River, NY
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Dierdre Mary James's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dierdre Mary James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dierdre Mary James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Dierdre Mary James is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Dierdre Mary James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Dierdre Mary James is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
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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 Pearl River 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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