Atty. James David Zirin

Atty. James David Zirin

James David Zirin is a lawyer practicing insurance, accountants/professional service firms liability, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.

New York New York 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Zirin at a glance

James David Zirin is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Sixth, Federal and District of Col (1965). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1964) and Princeton University (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Zirin is a lawyer practicing insurance, accountants/professional service firms liability, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James David Zirin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Zirin

Where is James David Zirin's law office located?
James David Zirin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Zirin handle?
James David Zirin focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James David Zirin practiced law?
James David Zirin has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James David Zirin go to law school?
James David Zirin earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact James David Zirin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James David Zirin received?
James David Zirin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1964
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Sixth, Federal and District of Col
Admitted: 1965

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