Atty. James M. McGuire

Atty. James M. McGuire

James M. McGuire is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, commercial, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James M. McGuire at a glance

James M. McGuire is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1980) and Fordham University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. McGuire is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, commercial, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James M. McGuire's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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

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Where is James M. McGuire's law office located?
James M. McGuire's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. McGuire handle?
James M. McGuire focuses on business, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James M. McGuire practiced law?
James M. McGuire has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James M. McGuire go to law school?
James M. McGuire earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James M. McGuire for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986

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