Atty. James E. Morris
Morris and Morris awarded Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" honors - Best Lawyers 2013 Edition; James Morris awarded Tier 1 Mediation honors - Best Lawyers 2012 Edition. Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, 2002.
Estates & More Attorney · Serving Rochester, NY · 59+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About James E. Morris at a Glance
James E. Morris is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Morris & Morris Attorneys. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on estate planning and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York U.S. Supreme Court (1967). Educated at Syracuse University (LL.B. Political, 1967) and Syracuse University (B.A. Political, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Monroe County (Chair, Alternatives to Dispute Resolution Committee) and New York State (Member, Tort Insurance and Compensation Law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Morris
- Morris and Morris awarded Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" honors - Best Lawyers 2013 Edition
- James Morris awarded Tier 1 Mediation honors - Best Lawyers 2012 Edition
- Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, 2002
- Magistrate of the Year, New York State Magistrates Association
Lead Author
- Village, Town and District Courts in New York Practice Guide, West Publishing Company, 1995
- Annual Updates, 1996
Author
- Victim Aftershock, 1983
- You Can Win Big in Small Claims Court, 1981
- Program Chair, "How to Evaluate and Settle a Personal Injury Claim," Monroe County Bar Association Litigation Section
- "Settlement Techniques in Personal Liability Cases," Monroe County Bar Association
- Lecturer, "The Winning Solution," Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber LLP, Buffalo, New York
- Adjunct Professor, Monroe Community College Rochester, New York
- Formerly with Brighton, New York Town Justice, 1972-2005
- Acting City Court Judge, appointed by District Administrative Supreme Court Justice, Rochester, New York, 1977
- Senior Faculty, New York State Office of Court Administration
- Member, The American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects
- Past President and Past Director of Education and Training, New York State Magistrates Association
- Founder, Panel of Peers Youth Jury Program
- Member, Criminal Procedure Law Advisory Committee, Unified Court System
- Past President, Monroe County Magistrates Association
- Assistant District Attorney, Town Courts in Monroe County
Practice Areas Explained
James E. Morris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Morris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rochester.
Estate Planning & Probate in Rochester
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Rochester
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Rochester
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 Rochester 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.
Rochester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rochester-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 Rochester Choose James E. Morris
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. Morris's practice in the field of estate planning and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Morris brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning and adr, James E. Morris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rochester
A Rochester-based practice means James E. Morris 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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Common Legal Issues James E. Morris Handles in Rochester
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