Atty. James Edward Burden

Atty. James Edward Burden

James Edward Burden is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, discrimination, employment and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Montclair Montclair 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Burden at a glance

James Edward Burden is an Associate based in Montclair, New Jersey. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Y (1991), New Jersey (1991), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1990) and Muhlenberg College (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Montclair, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Burden is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, discrimination, employment and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Montclair, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Burden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Burden 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montclair are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Edward Burden's law office located?
James Edward Burden's law practice is located in Montclair, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Burden handle?
James Edward Burden focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Edward Burden practiced law?
James Edward Burden has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Edward Burden go to law school?
James Edward Burden earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Muhlenberg College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Y
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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