Atty. James John Damato

Atty. James John Damato

James John Damato is a lawyer practicing municipal law, school law, real estate and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Montclair State College, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Summit Summit 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James John Damato at a glance

James John Damato is a real estate, zoning, education, and government attorney based in Summit, New Jersey. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1990) and Montclair State College B.A. Rutgers University M.P.A. (—). Serands clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James John Damato is a lawyer practicing municipal law, school law, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Montclair State College, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Summit, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James John Damato's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James John Damato is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Summit 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James John Damato

Where is James John Damato's law office located?
James John Damato's law practice is located in Summit, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James John Damato handle?
James John Damato focuses on real estate, zoning, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James John Damato practiced law?
James John Damato has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James John Damato go to law school?
James John Damato earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—).
How can I contact James John Damato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1990
Montclair State College B.A. Rutgers University M.P.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990

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