Atty. James J. Decristofaro

Atty. James J. Decristofaro

James J. Decristofaro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, business litigation and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About James J. Decristofaro at a glance

James J. Decristofaro is a Founding Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Lawyer James James J. DeCristofaro, Esq.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2001) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Decristofaro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices at The Lawyer James James J. DeCristofaro, Esq. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Decristofaro's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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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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Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Decristofaro

Where is James J. Decristofaro's law office located?
James J. Decristofaro's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Lawyer James James J. DeCristofaro, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Decristofaro handle?
James J. Decristofaro focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James J. Decristofaro practiced law?
James J. Decristofaro has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James J. Decristofaro go to law school?
James J. Decristofaro earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James J. Decristofaro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2001
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002

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