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About James A. Fanto at a glance
James A. Fanto is a Brooklyn Law Sch. based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and New York (2000). Educated at Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1985) and Michigan State University (M.A. Michigan, 1975). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Fanto is a lawyer practicing civil rights
- James received a M.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices in Brooklyn, NY
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Brooklyn 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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