Atty. James Nelson Benedict
James Nelson Benedict is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial, global litigation & dispute resolution practice. James received a B.A. degree from St.
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James Nelson Benedict is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Milbank LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1975). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1974) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Nelson Benedict is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial, global litigation & dispute resolution practice
- James received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Milbank LLP in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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