Atty. James Loran Kerr

Atty. James Loran Kerr

James Loran Kerr is a lawyer practicing litigation, spain and latin america practice. James received a A.B. degree from Yale University in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years.

New York New York 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James Loran Kerr at a glance

James Loran Kerr is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1972) and Yale University (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Loran Kerr is a lawyer practicing litigation, spain and latin america practice
  • James received a A.B. degree from Yale University in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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James Loran Kerr's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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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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Where is James Loran Kerr's law office located?
James Loran Kerr's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Loran Kerr handle?
James Loran Kerr focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Loran Kerr practiced law?
James Loran Kerr has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Loran Kerr go to law school?
James Loran Kerr earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1964).
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What awards or recognition has James Loran Kerr received?
James Loran Kerr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1972
A.B.
Yale University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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