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James M. Becker is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, elder law, and environmental. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978), Pennsylvania (1987), and New Jersey (1988). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James M. Becker is a lawyer practicing white-collar defense & investigations, litigation, environmental and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC in Philadelphia, PA and 1 other location
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James M. Becker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Becker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James M. Becker is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James M. Becker is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James M. Becker is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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