Atty. James J. O'Connell
James J. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing education, elder law, estate administration and 1 other area of law.
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James J. O'Connell is a Member based in Fayetteville, New York, practicing at O'Hara & O'Connell, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, elder law, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976) and New York (1986). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1985) and St. Bernard's Seminary and College (B.A. St., 1952). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Onondaga County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fayetteville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing education, elder law, estate administration and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from St. Bernard's Seminary and College in 1952, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at O'Hara & O'Connell, P.C. in Fayetteville, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James J. O'Connell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James J. O'Connell is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James J. O'Connell is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
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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 Fayetteville 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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