Atty. James Elisha Canning

Atty. James Elisha Canning

James Elisha Canning is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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James Elisha Canning is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1998) and Harvard College (B.A., 1988). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Elisha Canning is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Elisha Canning's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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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Where is James Elisha Canning's law office located?
James Elisha Canning's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Elisha Canning handle?
James Elisha Canning focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Elisha Canning practiced law?
James Elisha Canning has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Elisha Canning go to law school?
James Elisha Canning earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1998
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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