Atty. James Craig Cofer

Atty. James Craig Cofer

James Craig Cofer is a lawyer practicing advertising, securities / investment fraud, taxation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About James Craig Cofer at a glance

James Craig Cofer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on tax, securities, employment contracts, consumer, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. Taxation, 2000) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Craig Cofer is a lawyer practicing advertising, securities / investment fraud, taxation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Craig Cofer's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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Consumer Protection

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Craig Cofer

Where is James Craig Cofer's law office located?
James Craig Cofer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Seward And Kissel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Craig Cofer handle?
James Craig Cofer focuses on tax, securities, employment contracts, consumer, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Craig Cofer practiced law?
James Craig Cofer has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Craig Cofer go to law school?
James Craig Cofer earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact James Craig Cofer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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