Atty. James J Shrager

Atty. James J Shrager

James J Shrager is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, construction law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Somerville Somerville 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About James J Shrager at a glance

James J Shrager is a construction, litigation, health care, adr, and appellate attorney based in Somerville, New Jersey. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit Seventh Circuit U.S Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1965). Educated at Yale Law School (LL.B., 1965) and Amherst College (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association •Somerset County Bar Association. Serands clients in Somerville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J Shrager is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, construction law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices in Somerville, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James J Shrager's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

James J Shrager is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James J Shrager is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James J Shrager is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is James J Shrager's law office located?
James J Shrager's law practice is located in Somerville, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Shrager handle?
James J Shrager focuses on construction, litigation, health care, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James J Shrager practiced law?
James J Shrager has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James J Shrager go to law school?
James J Shrager earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
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What awards or recognition has James J Shrager received?
James J Shrager's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale Law School
- 1965
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit Seventh Circuit U.S Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1965

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