Atty. James Edward Nelson
James Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing municipal law, litigation, commercial law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Edward Nelson is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1973) and Union College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing municipal law, litigation, commercial law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY
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James Edward Nelson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Edward Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Edward Nelson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Edward Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Edward Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Edward Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
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 Poughkeepsie 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 andnue, 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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