Atty. James A Sarna

Atty. James A Sarna

James A Sarna is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, corporate & incorporation, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Upper Nyack Upper Nyack 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James A Sarna at a glance

James A Sarna is a Principal based in Upper Nyack, New York, practicing at James A. Sarna. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on formation, chapter 7, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990), New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1990) and Colgate University (B.A., 1987). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute, New York New Media Association. Serands clients in Upper Nyack, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Sarna is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, corporate & incorporation, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at James A. Sarna in Upper Nyack, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James A Sarna's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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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 Upper Nyack 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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Where is James A Sarna's law office located?
James A Sarna's law practice is located in Upper Nyack, New York. The firm is James A. Sarna. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Sarna handle?
James A Sarna focuses on formation, chapter 7, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James A Sarna practiced law?
James A Sarna has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James A Sarna go to law school?
James A Sarna earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1990
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992

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