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About James E. Tierney at a glance
James E. Tierney is a estate planning, real estate, and poa attorney based in New York, New York. Admitted to practice in New York (1941), Maine (1975), and Connecticut (2001). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law JD (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Tierney is a lawyer practicing power of attorney, estate planning, real estate
- James has been licensed for 85 years
- James practices in New York, NY
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Tierney is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
James E. Tierney is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →
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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.
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