Atty. James Francis Sweeney
James Francis Sweeney is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, insurance law, trial and civil litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Francis Sweeney is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1980). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1979) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States New York County Lawyers' Association American Association of Average Adjusters. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Francis Sweeney is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, insurance law, trial and civil litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices in New York, NY
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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