Atty. James C. Munsell

Atty. James C. Munsell

James C. Munsell is a lawyer practicing commodity pools, mergers & acquisitions, securities & investment fraud and 11 other areas of law.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Munsell at a glance

James C. Munsell is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C. Munsell is a lawyer practicing commodity pools, mergers & acquisitions, securities & investment fraud and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Munsell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 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

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Where is James C. Munsell's law office located?
James C. Munsell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Munsell handle?
James C. Munsell focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James C. Munsell practiced law?
James C. Munsell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James C. Munsell go to law school?
James C. Munsell earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James C. Munsell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C. Munsell received?
James C. Munsell's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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