Atty. James Lloyd Cott

Atty. James Lloyd Cott

Hon. James Lloyd Cott is a lawyer practicing civil rights.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (516) 689-0094 Book Appointment

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About James Lloyd Cott at a glance

James Lloyd Cott is a Mag. J. based in New York, New York. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1985) and Harvard University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. James Lloyd Cott is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

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James Lloyd Cott's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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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James Lloyd Cott's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Lloyd Cott focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Lloyd Cott practiced law?
James Lloyd Cott has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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James Lloyd Cott earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1985
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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