Atty. James Michael Vandette

Atty. James Michael Vandette

James Michael Vandette is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Michael Vandette at a glance

James Michael Vandette is an Attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at VanDette Law PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court Western District of New York (2008). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Vandette is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at VanDette Law PLLC in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Vandette's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Vandette 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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Wrongful Death

James Michael Vandette is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

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.

James Michael Vandette is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

James Michael Vandette is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites 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 Buffalo 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 Vandette

Where is James Michael Vandette's law office located?
James Michael Vandette's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is VanDette Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Vandette handle?
James Michael Vandette focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Vandette practiced law?
James Michael Vandette has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Michael Vandette go to law school?
James Michael Vandette earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact James Michael Vandette for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Vandette 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 Vandette received?
James Michael Vandette's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2004

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court Western District of New York
Admitted: 2008

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