Atty. James Michael Fischer

Atty. James Michael Fischer

James Michael Fischer is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, corporate governance, corporate venture and innovation and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from The Catholic University of America in 1998, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Florham Park Florham Park 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Fischer at a glance

James Michael Fischer is a Partner based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1973), New Jersey (2001), and New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2002). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and The Catholic University of America (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Fischer is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, corporate governance, corporate venture and innovation and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Catholic University of America in 1998, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Florham Park, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Fischer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Michael Fischer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Securities Law

James Michael Fischer is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New Jersey →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Michael Fischer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Florham Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Fischer

Where is James Michael Fischer's law office located?
James Michael Fischer's law practice is located in Florham Park, New Jersey. The firm is Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Fischer handle?
James Michael Fischer focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Michael Fischer practiced law?
James Michael Fischer has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Michael Fischer go to law school?
James Michael Fischer earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact James Michael Fischer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
The Catholic University of America
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2002

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