Atty. James L. Hyer

Atty. James L. Hyer

James L. Hyer is a lawyer practicing administrative hearings and adjudication, mediation, mini-trials and 104 other areas of law.

White Plains White Plains 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Hyer at a glance

James L. Hyer is a Sup. Ct. Just. based in White Plains, New York. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, wills, car accidents, and wrongful termination. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at Pace University (J.D. Environment, 2005) and Ramapo College (B.A. Political, 2000). Active member of Westchester County Bar Association The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. Hyer is a lawyer practicing administrative hearings and adjudication, mediation, mini-trials and 104 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Ramapo College in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Hyer's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Residential Real Estate

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Wills

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Termination

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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 White Plains 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. Hyer

Where is James L. Hyer's law office located?
James L. Hyer's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Hyer handle?
James L. Hyer focuses on divorce, residential, wills, car accidents, wrongful termination. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James L. Hyer practiced law?
James L. Hyer has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James L. Hyer go to law school?
James L. Hyer earned their education at (J.D. Environment, 2005); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact James L. Hyer for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Administrative Hearings and Adjudication Mediation Mini-Trials Adoption Affirmative Action Affirmative Action - Employee Affirmative Action - Employer Age Discrimination Alimony And Spousal Support Americans with Disabilities Act - Employee Americans with Disabilities Act - Employer Animal Bites Plaintiff Assault and Battery-Plaintiff Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff Child Support Children's Rights Collaborative Law Commercial Leasing Commercial Protection Commercial Real Estate Condemnation Condominium and Cooperatives Contracts Conveyancing Creditors Rights Custody And Visitation Debt Discharge Debtor/Creditor Defamation and Privacy-Plaintiff Disability and Illness Discrimination Discrimination Dissolution Divorce Domestic Violence And Neglect Elder Law Eminent Domain Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee Employee Rights Employee Employee Rights - Employer Employment Contract - Employee Employment Contract - Employer Employment Discrimination Employee Employment Discrimination- Employer Employment Law Employee Employment Law Employer Estate Administration Estate Planning Family Law Family Medical Leave Act - FMLA - Employer Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Employee Federal Employer's Liability (FELA) - Employee Federal Employer's Liability (FELA) - Employer Foreclosures Formation And Business Planning Franchising Gay and Lesbian Rights Guardianships and Conservatorship Joint Ventures Juvenile Law Land Use And Zoning Landlord Tenant Lemon Law Limited Liability Companies Living Wills Mortgages and Foreclosures Motor Vehicle Accidents Plaintiff Municipal Employment - Employee Municipal Employment - Employer National Origin Discrimination Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) - Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) - Employer Partnerships Paternity Pension, Benefits and Compensation - Employee Pension, Benefits and Compensation - Employer Personal Injury Plaintiff Police Misconduct Powers Of Attorney And Appointment Premises Liability Plaintiff Prenuptial Agreements Probate And Estate Administration Property Damage Plaintiff Race Discrimination Railroad Accidents Plaintiff Real Estate Law Religious Discrimination Residential Real Estate Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Employee Sexual Harassment -- Employer Shareholder's Rights Slip And Fall Plaintiff Transactions Trusts Trusts and Estates Voting Rights Wage and Hour Laws - Employee Wage and Hour Laws - Employer Wills Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification - WARN - Act, Employer Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act - Employee Workouts Wrongful Death Plaintiff Wrongful Termination Employee Wrongful Termination Employer

Education

J.D. Environment
Pace University
- 2005
B.A. Political
Ramapo College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2006

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