Atty. James M Bennett

Atty. James M Bennett

James M Bennett is a lawyer practicing corporation law, real estate law, collections and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Trenton Trenton 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James M Bennett at a glance

James M Bennett is a estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights, and insurance attorney based in Trenton, New Jersey. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1973), New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1973) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M Bennett is a lawyer practicing corporation law, real estate law, collections and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Trenton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James M Bennett's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James M Bennett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James M Bennett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James M Bennett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James M Bennett is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James M Bennett is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Trenton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M Bennett

Where is James M Bennett's law office located?
James M Bennett's law practice is located in Trenton, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Bennett handle?
James M Bennett focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James M Bennett practiced law?
James M Bennett has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James M Bennett go to law school?
James M Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James M Bennett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1973
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987

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