Atty. James Craig Smith

Atty. James Craig Smith

James Craig Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Fordham Law School, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Craig Smith at a glance

James Craig Smith is a formation, bankruptcy, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Fordham Law School (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Craig Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Fordham Law School, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Craig Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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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Where is James Craig Smith's law office located?
James Craig Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Craig Smith handle?
James Craig Smith focuses on formation, bankruptcy, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Craig Smith practiced law?
James Craig Smith has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

Fordham Law School
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980

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