Atty. James M. Brooks
James M. Brooks is a lawyer practicing general practice before all state and federal courts, insurance defense, negligence and 6 other areas of law.
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About James M. Brooks at a glance
James M. Brooks is a Member based in Lake Placid, New York, practicing at Law Office of James M. Brooks. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, product liability, and government. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont and U.S. (1966), and New York (1967). Educated at Cornell University (LL.B., 1966) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Essex County (President, 1987), Fourth Judicial District Federated (President, 1980-1982) and New York State (Delegate, 1984-1986) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lake Placid, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Brooks is a lawyer practicing general practice before all state and federal courts, insurance defense, negligence and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- James practices at Law Office of James M. Brooks in Lake Placid, NY
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James M. Brooks is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James M. Brooks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Brooks is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
James M. Brooks is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Brooks is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →
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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 Lake Placid 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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