Atty. James M Altman
Mr. James M Altman is a lawyer practicing class action, derivative actions, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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James M Altman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1975), District of Columbia (1976), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth and District of Columbia Circuit (1982). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1975) and Yale University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James M Altman is a lawyer practicing class action, derivative actions, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James M Altman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
James M Altman is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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