Atty. James Daniel Wighaus
James is an Associate in the Trusts & Estates, Business, and Health Law departments at O'Connell and Aronowitz. Before joiningour firm in August 2024, James developed proficient skills and knowledge as a Senior Associate Attorney at a firm located in the Capital Region.
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James Daniel Wighaus is an Associate based in Latham, New York, practicing at O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (2019). Educated at Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (J.D., 2018) and Hartwick College (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James is an Associate in the Trusts & Estates, Business, and Health Law departments at O'Connell and Aronowitz
- Before joiningour firm in August 2024, James developed proficient skills and knowledge as a Senior Associate Attorney at a firm located in the Capital Region
- This experience gave James the opportunity to engage with clients in a variety of legal matters, including, estate and long-term care planning, estate tax reduction strategies, estate and trust administration, real estate, corporate transactions and the formation of various business entities
- He is dedicated to developing a plan tailored to fit the client’s specific needs and ensuring that each client receives the highest level of expertise
- James graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, where he majored in Political Science and was a member of the football team
- He spent three seasons as a player and one season on the coaching staff as the Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
- James earned his J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where he served as an Executive Research Editor for the Family Court Review Journal
- Originally from Franklin Square, New York, James lives in Halfmoon with his family
- Outside of his professional endeavors, James continues his passion for football and mentorship by serving as the Defensive Backs Coach for the Mohonasen High School Varsity football team and the Co-Chair of the Capital Region Chamber’s Executive Mentorship Program
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Latham 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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