Atty. James Jude Girvan

Atty. James Jude Girvan

James Jude Girvan is a lawyer practicing slip and fall accident, physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in varied high exposure medical malpractice matters and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Hauppauge Hauppauge 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Jude Girvan at a glance

James Jude Girvan is a Trial Counsel based in Hauppauge, New York, practicing at Fumuso, Kelly, Swart, Farrell, Polin & Christesen LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1980). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and Fordham University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hauppauge, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Jude Girvan is a lawyer practicing slip and fall accident, physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in varied high exposure medical malpractice matters and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Fumuso, Kelly, Swart, Farrell, Polin & Christesen LLP in Hauppauge, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Jude Girvan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Jude Girvan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

James Jude Girvan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

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 Hauppauge 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

Common questions about James Jude Girvan

Where is James Jude Girvan's law office located?
James Jude Girvan's law practice is located in Hauppauge, New York. The firm is Fumuso, Kelly, Swart, Farrell, Polin & Christesen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jude Girvan handle?
James Jude Girvan focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Jude Girvan practiced law?
James Jude Girvan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Jude Girvan go to law school?
James Jude Girvan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James Jude Girvan for a consultation?
You can contact James Jude Girvan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Jude Girvan received?
James Jude Girvan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1980

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