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About James E. Cecchi at a glance
James E. Cecchi is a Partner based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein Brody & Agnello, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990), New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Colgate University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bergen County, Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Law Clerk to Honorable Nicholas H. Politan, U.S
- District Court, District of New Jersey, 1989-1991
- Assistant United States Attorney, District of New Jersey, 1991-1994
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Roseland 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 venue, 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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