Atty. James E Heavey

Atty. James E Heavey

James E Heavey is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, white collar crime, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (917) 814-0180

Profile Summary

About James E Heavey at a glance

James E Heavey is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Barton LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (2009). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Duke University (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E Heavey is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, white collar crime, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at Barton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James E Heavey's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James E Heavey's law office located?
James E Heavey's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Barton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E Heavey handle?
James E Heavey focuses on employment, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James E Heavey practiced law?
James E Heavey has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James E Heavey go to law school?
James E Heavey earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Duke University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 2009

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