Atty. James F. Lerner

Atty. James F. Lerner

James F. Lerner is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation, antitrust litigation and 12 other areas of law.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (347) 956-8065 Book Appointment

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About James F. Lerner at a glance

James F. Lerner is a criminal defense, class action, m&a, white collar, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1990). Educated at New York Law School (J.D. New, 1989) and Haverford College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James F. Lerner is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation, antitrust litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James F. Lerner's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Class Action

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James F. Lerner's law office located?
James F. Lerner's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F. Lerner handle?
James F. Lerner focuses on criminal defense, class action, m&a, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James F. Lerner practiced law?
James F. Lerner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James F. Lerner go to law school?
James F. Lerner earned their education at (J.D. New, 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James F. Lerner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
New York Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1990

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