Atty. James Gelman

Atty. James Gelman

James Gelman is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, debt & lending agreements, capital markets and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James Gelman at a glance

James Gelman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mcguirewoods Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995) and New York (1996). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1995) and Rutgers College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Gelman is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, debt & lending agreements, capital markets and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Gelman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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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Where is James Gelman's law office located?
James Gelman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mcguirewoods Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gelman handle?
James Gelman focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Gelman practiced law?
James Gelman has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Gelman go to law school?
James Gelman earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Rutgers College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996

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