Atty. James J. Gascon

Atty. James J. Gascon

James J. Gascon is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon.

Bel Air Bel Air 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (315) 885-5667 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James J. Gascon at a glance

James J. Gascon is a Partner based in Bel Air, California, practicing at Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, real estate, zoning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court for the Northern District of New York United States District C (1987). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Cortland (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bel Air, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James J. Gascon is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon
  • He started his career at the Firm in 1986
  • Jim has built the focus of his practice on providing general counsel to corporate organizations, brands, and not-for-profit organizations, active civil litigation – including personal injury plaintiff and defense work, insurance coverage interpretation and litigation, and court-appointed receiverships
  • He has built a substantial practice in the area of fire loss litigation, and has received Level One Fire Origin and Cause Determination training from the State of New York
  • Jim also possesses a great deal of experience in providing representation to municipalities, representing town boards, planning boards, zoning boards, and serving as the Attorney for the Town of Marcellus and the Town of Spafford
  • Jim also serves as Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s Litigation practice group chair

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Gascon's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James J. Gascon is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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 J. Gascon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

James J. Gascon is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

James J. Gascon is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Gascon

Where is James J. Gascon's law office located?
James J. Gascon's law practice is located in Bel Air, California. The firm is Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Gascon handle?
James J. Gascon focuses on formation, personal injury, real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James J. Gascon practiced law?
James J. Gascon has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James J. Gascon go to law school?
James J. Gascon earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James J. Gascon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James J. Gascon received?
James J. Gascon's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Cortland
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court for the Northern District of New York United States District C
Admitted: 1987

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