Atty. James Charles La Forge

Atty. James Charles La Forge

James Charles La Forge is a lawyer practicing insurance, reinsurance, litigation. James Charles received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Charles La Forge at a glance

James Charles La Forge is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at James C. La Forge Attorney At Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1980), New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1982). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1980) and Cornell University (A.B., 1977). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Charles La Forge is a lawyer practicing insurance, reinsurance, litigation
  • James Charles received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James Charles practices at James C. La Forge Attorney At Law in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Charles La Forge's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Brooklyn 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 Charles La Forge

Where is James Charles La Forge's law office located?
James Charles La Forge's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is James C. La Forge Attorney At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Charles La Forge handle?
James Charles La Forge focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Charles La Forge practiced law?
James Charles La Forge has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Charles La Forge go to law school?
James Charles La Forge earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact James Charles La Forge for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1980
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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