Atty. James Michael Darby

Atty. James Michael Darby

James Michael Darby is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law (management), erisa, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from University of Scranton in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Long Beach Long Beach 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Darby at a glance

James Michael Darby is a employment, education, and government attorney based in Long Beach, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), District of Columbia (1988), and Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Scranton (M.A., 1981). Serands clients in Long Beach, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Darby is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law (management), erisa, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of Scranton in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Long Beach, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Darby's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Michael Darby is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Michael Darby is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Michael Darby is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

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 Long Beach 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Michael Darby's law office located?
James Michael Darby's law practice is located in Long Beach, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Darby handle?
James Michael Darby focuses on employment, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Darby practiced law?
James Michael Darby has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Michael Darby go to law school?
James Michael Darby earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1984
M.A.
University of Scranton
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992

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