Atty. James Hayes

Atty. James Hayes

James Hayes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 1 other area of law. James received a M.S. degree from Bentley College in 1979, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Binghamton Binghamton 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About James Hayes at a glance

James Hayes is a estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law attorney based in Binghamton, New York. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), Massachusetts (1982), and Florida (1982). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Suffolk, 1985) and Bentley College (M.S. Stonehill, 1979). Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Hayes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.S. degree from Bentley College in 1979, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices in Binghamton, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

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

James Hayes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

James Hayes is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Hayes is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →

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 Binghamton 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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Common questions about James Hayes

Where is James Hayes's law office located?
James Hayes's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Hayes handle?
James Hayes focuses on estate planning, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Hayes practiced law?
James Hayes has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James Hayes go to law school?
James Hayes earned their education at (LL.M. Suffolk, 1985); (M.S. Stonehill, 1979).
How can I contact James Hayes for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Suffolk
Boston University
- 1985
M.S. Stonehill
Bentley College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
Florida
Admitted: 1982

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