Atty. James L. Forde

Atty. James L. Forde

James L. Forde is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, car accidents, dui & dwi and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James L. Forde at a glance

James L. Forde is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1983) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Forde is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, car accidents, dui & dwi and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Forde's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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DUI / DWI Defense

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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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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

Common questions about James L. Forde

Where is James L. Forde's law office located?
James L. Forde's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Forde handle?
James L. Forde focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James L. Forde practiced law?
James L. Forde has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James L. Forde go to law school?
James L. Forde earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James L. Forde for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1983
B.A.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984

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