Atty. James H. McQuade

Atty. James H. McQuade

James H. McQuade is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, employment law, employment issues litigation and representation and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James H. McQuade at a glance

James H. McQuade is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1996). Educated at New York University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (B.A. Economics, 1991). Active member of New York State (Member, Labor and Employment Section) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James H. McQuade is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, employment law, employment issues litigation and representation and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James H. McQuade's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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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 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

Common questions about James H. McQuade

Where is James H. McQuade's law office located?
James H. McQuade's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. McQuade handle?
James H. McQuade focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James H. McQuade practiced law?
James H. McQuade has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James H. McQuade go to law school?
James H. McQuade earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Economics, 1991).
How can I contact James H. McQuade for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University Law School
- 1995
B.A. Economics
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1996

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