Atty. James M. Zigel

Atty. James M. Zigel

James M. Zigel is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, government contracts and 1 other area of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 54 Years Experience 54 year
Call (716) 617-5708

Profile Summary

About James M. Zigel at a glance

James M. Zigel is a V.P., Legal, No. America based in Buffalo, New York. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1972) and Wisconsin (1985). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1972) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A., 1969). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Zigel is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, government contracts and 1 other area of law
  • James M. received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James M. practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Zigel's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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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 Buffalo 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James M. Zigel's law office located?
James M. Zigel's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Zigel handle?
James M. Zigel focuses on contracts, business, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James M. Zigel practiced law?
James M. Zigel has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James M. Zigel go to law school?
James M. Zigel earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1972
B.A.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1972
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1985

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