Atty. James Bart Fishman
James Bart Fishman is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, consumer protection, fair credit reporting act and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Consumer Protection & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About James Bart Fishman at a Glance
James Bart Fishman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at FishmanLaw Group, PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on creditor rights, consumer, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York State (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1993). Educated at New York Law School, New York, New York (J.D., 1979) and Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Bart Fishman
- James Bart Fishman is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, consumer protection, fair credit reporting act and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at FishmanLaw Group, PLLC in New York, NY
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James Bart Fishman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Bart Fishman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Creditor Rights & Collections in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
James Bart Fishman is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in New York →
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Bart Fishman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Bart Fishman's practice in the field of creditor rights, consumer, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Bart Fishman brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York State, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, James Bart Fishman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering creditor rights, consumer, and landlord/tenant, James Bart Fishman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Bart Fishman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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