Atty. James Michael Asher

Atty. James Michael Asher

James Michael Asher is a lawyer. James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

New York New York 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (914) 867-1084

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James Michael Asher is a Sr. V.P.-Chief Legal & Dev. Ofcr. based in New York, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (B.A., 1970). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Asher is a lawyer
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

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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 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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James Michael Asher has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1974
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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