Atty. James Michael Merlino

Atty. James Michael Merlino

James Michael Merlino is a lawyer practicing casualty insurance, personal injury, ethics & professional responsibility and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Merlino at a glance

James Michael Merlino is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1996). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1992). Active member of New York State Bar Association New York County Lawyers Association Defense Association of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Merlino is a lawyer practicing casualty insurance, personal injury, ethics & professional responsibility and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino, LLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Merlino's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Michael Merlino is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Merlino

Where is James Michael Merlino's law office located?
James Michael Merlino's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Merlino handle?
James Michael Merlino focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Merlino practiced law?
James Michael Merlino has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Michael Merlino go to law school?
James Michael Merlino earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James Michael Merlino for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1995
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996

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