Atty. James M Cooney

Atty. James M Cooney

James M Cooney is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, labor law, immigration and naturalization law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Piscataway Piscataway 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James M Cooney at a glance

James M Cooney is a discrimination, citizenship, personal injury, employment, and immigration attorney based in Piscataway, New Jersey, practicing at James M. Cooney, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1988), District of Columbia (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1987) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Piscataway, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M Cooney is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, labor law, immigration and naturalization law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at James M. Cooney, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator in Piscataway, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James M Cooney's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James M Cooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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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 Piscataway 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 Cooney

Where is James M Cooney's law office located?
James M Cooney's law practice is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. The firm is James M. Cooney, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Cooney handle?
James M Cooney focuses on discrimination, citizenship, personal injury, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James M Cooney practiced law?
James M Cooney has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James M Cooney go to law school?
James M Cooney earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James M Cooney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1987
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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