Atty. James Howard Cornell

Atty. James Howard Cornell

James Howard Cornell is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Coatesville Coatesville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James Howard Cornell at a glance

James Howard Cornell is a The Forefront Law Group based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1976) and Williams College (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Coatesville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Howard Cornell is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Coatesville, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Cornell's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Howard Cornell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coatesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Howard Cornell

Where is James Howard Cornell's law office located?
James Howard Cornell's law practice is located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Cornell handle?
James Howard Cornell focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Howard Cornell practiced law?
James Howard Cornell has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Howard Cornell go to law school?
James Howard Cornell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James Howard Cornell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1976
B.A.
Williams College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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