Atty. James Michael Cretella

Atty. James Michael Cretella

James Michael Cretella is a lawyer practicing banking law, corporate law, securities fraud and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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James Michael Cretella is a Member based in New York, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, ip, white collar, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2004) and Villanova University (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Cretella is a lawyer practicing banking law, corporate law, securities fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Cretella's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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White Collar Crimes

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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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Where is James Michael Cretella's law office located?
James Michael Cretella's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Cretella handle?
James Michael Cretella focuses on business, ip, white collar, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Cretella practiced law?
James Michael Cretella has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Michael Cretella go to law school?
James Michael Cretella earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2004
B.S.
Villanova University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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