Atty. Douglas Christopher James

Atty. Douglas Christopher James

Douglas Christopher James is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination, wage and hour law and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Douglas Christopher James at a glance

Douglas Christopher James is a discrimination, employment, wage & hour, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002), New York (2005), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2002) and Columbia University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Christopher James is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination, wage and hour law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Douglas practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Christopher James's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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

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Where is Douglas Christopher James's law office located?
Douglas Christopher James's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Christopher James handle?
Douglas Christopher James focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Christopher James practiced law?
Douglas Christopher James has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Douglas Christopher James go to law school?
Douglas Christopher James earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Douglas Christopher James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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