Atty. James Lee Cross

Atty. James Lee Cross

James Lee Cross is a lawyer practicing business, securities law, environmental and natural resources. James received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lee Cross at a glance

James Lee Cross is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and Texas (2014). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Akron (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lee Cross is a lawyer practicing business, securities law, environmental and natural resources
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Cross's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 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 Lee Cross

Where is James Lee Cross's law office located?
James Lee Cross's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Cross handle?
James Lee Cross focuses on business, securities, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Lee Cross practiced law?
James Lee Cross has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Lee Cross go to law school?
James Lee Cross earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact James Lee Cross for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Akron
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
Texas
Admitted: 2014

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