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Atty. James Follender

Atty. James Follender

James Follender is a lawyer practicing general practice, wills & living wills, personal injury and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Valley Stream Valley Stream 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James Follender at a glance

James Follender is a Member based in Valley Stream, New York, practicing at Law Offices of James Follender. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996) and New York (1999). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Valley Stream, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Follender is a lawyer practicing general practice, wills & living wills, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James Follender in Valley Stream, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Follender's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 Valley Stream 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

Common questions about James Follender

Where is James Follender's law office located?
James Follender's law practice is located in Valley Stream, New York. The firm is Law Offices of James Follender. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Follender handle?
James Follender focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Follender practiced law?
James Follender has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Follender go to law school?
James Follender earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James Follender for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1992
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1999

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