Atty. James J Byrnes

Atty. James J Byrnes

James J Byrnes is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, probate and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Union Union 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James J Byrnes at a glance

James J Byrnes is a wills, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Union, New Jersey. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1973). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1973) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Union, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J Byrnes is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Union, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James J Byrnes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James J Byrnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Jersey →

Probate

James J Byrnes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Jersey →

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

James J Byrnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James J Byrnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J Byrnes

Where is James J Byrnes's law office located?
James J Byrnes's law practice is located in Union, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Byrnes handle?
James J Byrnes focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James J Byrnes practiced law?
James J Byrnes has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James J Byrnes go to law school?
James J Byrnes earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James J Byrnes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James J Byrnes received?
James J Byrnes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1973
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1973

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