Atty. James M. Ringer
James M. Ringer is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, complex and multidistrict litigation.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About James M. Ringer at a Glance
James M. Ringer is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Meister Seelig & Fein LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1968). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1968) and Ohio University (A.B., 1965). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James M. Ringer
- James M. Ringer is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, complex and multidistrict litigation
- James received a A.B. degree from Ohio University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices at Meister Seelig & Fein LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
James M. Ringer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Ringer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Class Action in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James M. Ringer is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James M. Ringer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James M. Ringer's practice in the field of class action, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James M. Ringer brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, litigation, and adr, James M. Ringer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James M. Ringer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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