Atty. James Benedict Kobak

Atty. James Benedict Kobak

James Benedict Kobak is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About James Benedict Kobak at a glance

James Benedict Kobak is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Hughes Hubbard And Reed Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on ip, m&a, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1972) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, District of New J (1995). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1969) and Harvard University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Benedict Kobak is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Benedict Kobak's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Benedict Kobak is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Benedict Kobak is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

James Benedict Kobak is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Benedict Kobak is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Benedict Kobak is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →

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 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 Benedict Kobak

Where is James Benedict Kobak's law office located?
James Benedict Kobak's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hughes Hubbard And Reed Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Benedict Kobak handle?
James Benedict Kobak focuses on ip, m&a, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Benedict Kobak practiced law?
James Benedict Kobak has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James Benedict Kobak go to law school?
James Benedict Kobak earned their education at (LL.B., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact James Benedict Kobak for a consultation?
You can contact James Benedict Kobak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Benedict Kobak received?
James Benedict Kobak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1969
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, District of New J
Admitted: 1995

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