Atty. James J. O'Rourke
James J. O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation, tax litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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James J. O'Rourke is a criminal defense, employment, tax litigation, prenup, and litigation attorney based in Smithtown, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1974) and Harpur College, State University of New York (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Smithtown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation, tax litigation and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Harpur College, State University of New York in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices in Smithtown, NY
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James J. O'Rourke is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
James J. O'Rourke is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in New York →
James J. O'Rourke is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J. O'Rourke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
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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 Smithtown 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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