Atty. James H. Nix

Atty. James H. Nix

James H. Nix is a lawyer practicing advertising, tax, corporate and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About James H. Nix at a glance

James H. Nix is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, tax, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975), West Virginia (Inactive) (1978), and New York U.S. Tax Court (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation, 1978) and Duke University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. Nix is a lawyer practicing advertising, tax, corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Nix's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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. Nix

Where is James H. Nix's law office located?
James H. Nix's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Nix handle?
James H. Nix focuses on business, tax, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James H. Nix practiced law?
James H. Nix has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James H. Nix go to law school?
James H. Nix earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1978); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James H. Nix for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1978
B.A.
Duke University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
West Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1978
New York U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988

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