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.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About James Michael Catterson at a Glance
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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About 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
- James practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in New York, NY
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James Michael Catterson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Catterson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Michael Catterson
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 Michael Catterson's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Michael Catterson brings 40+ 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 business, litigation, and appellate, James Michael Catterson 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 Michael Catterson 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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Common Legal Issues James Michael Catterson Handles in New York
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