Atty. James Michael Novak

Atty. James Michael Novak

James Michael Novak is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business planning law, compensation law and 2 other areas of law. James received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Wexford Wexford 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Novak at a glance

James Michael Novak is a employment, business, tax, and securities attorney based in Wexford, Pennsylvania. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1978) and Boston College (M.A. St., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wexford, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Novak is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business planning law, compensation law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Wexford, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Novak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Novak 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 Novak is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Michael Novak is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Michael Novak is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

James Michael Novak is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Novak

Where is James Michael Novak's law office located?
James Michael Novak's law practice is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Novak handle?
James Michael Novak focuses on employment, business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Michael Novak practiced law?
James Michael Novak has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Michael Novak go to law school?
James Michael Novak earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (M.A. St., 1975).
How can I contact James Michael Novak for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Novak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Michael Novak received?
James Michael Novak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1978
M.A. St.
Boston College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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