Atty. James Lawrence Duke
James Lawrence Duke is a lawyer practicing commercial law, insurance law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Lawrence Duke is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at James L. Duke. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, m&a, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1983). Educated at Cornell University (B.A. J.L.D., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Erie County Bar Association. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Lawrence Duke is a lawyer practicing commercial law, insurance law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at James L. Duke in Buffalo, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lawrence Duke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James Lawrence Duke is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Lawrence Duke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
James Lawrence Duke is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Lawrence Duke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Lawrence Duke is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Buffalo 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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