Atty. James Daniels

Atty. James Daniels

James Daniels is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, product liability litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Short Hills Short Hills 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James Daniels at a glance

James Daniels is a Partner based in Short Hills, New Jersey, practicing at Budd Larner A Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1977), New Jersey (1979), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1979). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and Brandeis University B.A. magna cum laude Brandeis University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State and New York State Bar Associations Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. Serands clients in Short Hills, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Daniels is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, product liability litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Budd Larner A Professional Corporation in Short Hills, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Daniels's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James Daniels is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

James Daniels is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Short Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Daniels

Where is James Daniels's law office located?
James Daniels's law practice is located in Short Hills, New Jersey. The firm is Budd Larner A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Daniels handle?
James Daniels focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Daniels practiced law?
James Daniels has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Daniels go to law school?
James Daniels earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (—).
How can I contact James Daniels for a consultation?
You can contact James Daniels directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Daniels received?
James Daniels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1977
Brandeis University B.A. magna cum laude Brandeis University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1991

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