Atty. James A Cardenas

Atty. James A Cardenas

James A Cardenas is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, insurance, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James A Cardenas at a glance

James A Cardenas is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, product liability, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1998) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District (1998). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Arizona State University (B.A. Political, 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A Cardenas is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, insurance, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James A Cardenas's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Product Liability

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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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 James A Cardenas

Where is James A Cardenas's law office located?
James A Cardenas's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Cardenas handle?
James A Cardenas focuses on employment, bankruptcy, product liability, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James A Cardenas practiced law?
James A Cardenas has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James A Cardenas go to law school?
James A Cardenas earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Political, 1993).
How can I contact James A Cardenas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1997
B.A. Political
Arizona State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1998
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District
Admitted: 1998

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