Atty. James M. Brooks

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.

Lake Placid Lake Placid 60 yrs experience 60 year
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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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Brooks's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Real Estate Law

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 →

Product Liability

James M. Brooks is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Brooks

Where is James M. Brooks's law office located?
James M. Brooks's law practice is located in Lake Placid, New York. The firm is Law Office of James M. Brooks. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Brooks handle?
James M. Brooks focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, product liability, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James M. Brooks practiced law?
James M. Brooks has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James M. Brooks go to law school?
James M. Brooks earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact James M. Brooks for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Brooks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Brooks received?
James M. Brooks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Cornell University
- 1966
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont and U.S.
Admitted: 1966
New York
Admitted: 1967

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