Atty. James M. McKnight

Atty. James M. McKnight

James M. McKnight is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, debt financing, corporate governance and 10 other areas of law.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James M. McKnight at a glance

James M. McKnight is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and New York (1991). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1990) and Columbia University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. McKnight is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, debt financing, corporate governance and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James M. McKnight's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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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 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

Common questions about James M. McKnight

Where is James M. McKnight's law office located?
James M. McKnight's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. McKnight handle?
James M. McKnight focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James M. McKnight practiced law?
James M. McKnight has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James M. McKnight go to law school?
James M. McKnight earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James M. McKnight for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1990
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991

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