Atty. James J. Coster
James J. Coster is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, insurance and professional liability, labor and employment law and 4 other areas of law.
Insurance and Professional Liability & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About James J. Coster at a Glance
James J. Coster is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Easte (1992). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Boston College (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James J. Coster
- James J. Coster is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, insurance and professional liability, labor and employment law and 4 other areas of law
- James J. received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James J. practices at Duane Morris LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
James J. Coster's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Coster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James J. Coster is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James J. Coster
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James J. Coster's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James J. Coster brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, James J. Coster can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James J. Coster attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James J. Coster Handles in New York
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