Atty. James I Gelb
James I Gelb is a lawyer practicing guardianship and conservatorship, personal injury, family law and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James I Gelb is a Partner based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Gelb & Black. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and New Jersey (1982). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1975). Active member of Brooklyn. Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James I Gelb is a lawyer practicing guardianship and conservatorship, personal injury, family law and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Gelb & Black in Brooklyn, NY
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James I Gelb's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James I Gelb handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James I Gelb is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James I Gelb is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
James I Gelb is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James I Gelb is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James I Gelb is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family 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 Brooklyn 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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