Atty. James J. Salerno

Atty. James J. Salerno

James J. Salerno is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, projects & infrastructure, energy finance and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James J. Salerno at a glance

James J. Salerno is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Jones Day. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1993). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1991) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.B.A. Union College B.S. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J. Salerno is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, projects & infrastructure, energy finance and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Salerno's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Salerno 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.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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

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Where is James J. Salerno's law office located?
James J. Salerno's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Salerno handle?
James J. Salerno focuses on business, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James J. Salerno practiced law?
James J. Salerno has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James J. Salerno go to law school?
James J. Salerno earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1991
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.B.A. Union College B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993

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