Atty. James Michael Textor
James Michael Textor is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy, energy & commodities derivatives and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Energy & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About James Michael Textor at a Glance
James Michael Textor is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, adr, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and T (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1990). Educated at United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1974) and Franklin Pierce Law Center J.D. 1979 Staff Member Franklin Pierce Law Center J.D. The Journal of New Hampshire Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Member, Maritime Law Association of the U, S, and Committee for Alternative Dispute Resolution Member, American Bar Association Member, New York County Lawyers' Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Michael Textor
- James Michael Textor is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy, energy & commodities derivatives and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in New York, NY
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James Michael Textor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Textor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Civil Litigation in New York
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Appellate Practice in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Michael Textor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Michael Textor's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, adr, appellate, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Michael Textor brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and T, James Michael Textor can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and adr, James Michael Textor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Michael Textor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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