Atty. James E Guinee
James E Guinee is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, construction / development. James received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About James E Guinee at a Glance
James E Guinee is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002) and New York (2005). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E Guinee
- James E Guinee is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, construction / development
- James received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
- James practices at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP in New York, NY
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James E Guinee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E Guinee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose James E Guinee
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 Guinee's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E Guinee brings 24+ 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 Jersey and New York, James E Guinee can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means James E Guinee's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James E Guinee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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