Atty. James J. Lare

Atty. James J. Lare

James J. Lare is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, commercial and 2 other areas of law.

West Chester West Chester 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Lare at a glance

James J. Lare is a business, class action, litigation, and environmental attorney based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1986) and St. Joseph's College (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Lare is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Joseph's College in 1971, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in West Chester, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Lare's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James J. Lare is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

James J. Lare is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James J. Lare is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James J. Lare is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Lare

Where is James J. Lare's law office located?
James J. Lare's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Lare handle?
James J. Lare focuses on business, class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James J. Lare practiced law?
James J. Lare has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James J. Lare go to law school?
James J. Lare earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James J. Lare for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School of Widener University
- 1986
B.A.
St. Joseph's College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986

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