Atty. James C. McCann

Atty. James C. McCann

James C. McCann is a lawyer practicing tax abatement, land use, condominium and planned real estate development law and 6 other areas of law.

Jersey City Jersey City 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. McCann at a glance

James C. McCann is a Partner based in Jersey City, New Jersey, practicing at Connell Foley LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, ip, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), Michigan (1986), and New York (1988). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1985) and Albright College (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hudson County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C. McCann is a lawyer practicing tax abatement, land use, condominium and planned real estate development law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Albright College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Connell Foley LLP in Jersey City, NJ and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

James C. McCann's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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Intellectual Property

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

James C. McCann is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James C. McCann is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Land Use & Zoning

James C. McCann is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. McCann

Where is James C. McCann's law office located?
James C. McCann's law practice is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is Connell Foley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. McCann handle?
James C. McCann focuses on estate planning, real estate, ip, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James C. McCann practiced law?
James C. McCann has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James C. McCann go to law school?
James C. McCann earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact James C. McCann for a consultation?
You can contact James C. McCann 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 C. McCann received?
James C. McCann's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1985
A.B.
Albright College
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
Michigan
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1988

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