Atty. James E. Cullum
Advisory Attorney, New York State Pure Waters Authority, 1969-1971. Assistant U.S.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Glens Falls, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About James E. Cullum at a Glance
James E. Cullum is a Senior Partner based in Glens Falls, New York, practicing at McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum L.L.P.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1971). Educated at Albany Law School (LL.B., 1967) and Union University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Warren County and New York State (Member, House of Delegates) Bar Associations Association for American Justice New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Glens Falls, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Cullum
- Advisory Attorney, New York State Pure Waters Authority, 1969-1971
- Assistant U.S
- Attorney, Northern District of New York, 1971-1976
- Special Achievement Award, U.S
- Attorney General Edward H. Levi, 1976
- Registered Pharmacist, New York
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James E. Cullum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Cullum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glens Falls.
Medical Malpractice in Glens Falls
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Glens Falls
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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Business & Corporate Law in Glens Falls
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Real Estate Law in Glens Falls
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Glens Falls
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glens Falls
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 Glens Falls 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 venue, 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.
Glens Falls Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glens Falls-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glens Falls Choose James E. Cullum
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James E. Cullum's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Cullum brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, James E. Cullum can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, James E. Cullum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glens Falls
A Glens Falls-based practice means James E. Cullum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James E. Cullum Handles in Glens Falls
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