Atty. James Alan Kilpatrick

Atty. James Alan Kilpatrick

James Alan Kilpatrick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collections, litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Scranton Scranton 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan Kilpatrick at a glance

James Alan Kilpatrick is a criminal defense, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1996), and Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1988) and Princeton University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alan Kilpatrick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collections, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Scranton, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Kilpatrick's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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

James Alan Kilpatrick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scranton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about James Alan Kilpatrick

Where is James Alan Kilpatrick's law office located?
James Alan Kilpatrick's law practice is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Kilpatrick handle?
James Alan Kilpatrick focuses on criminal defense, real estate, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Alan Kilpatrick practiced law?
James Alan Kilpatrick has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Alan Kilpatrick go to law school?
James Alan Kilpatrick earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1988
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999
New York
Admitted: 2006

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