Atty. James Michael Catterson
James Michael Catterson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, commercial. James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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James Michael Catterson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Y (1986). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Colgate University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Catterson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, commercial
- James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Arnold & Porter LLP 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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