Atty. James P. Drohan

Atty. James P. Drohan

James P. Drohan is a lawyer practicing education law, labor law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.

Hopewell Junction Hopewell Junction 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. Drohan at a glance

James P. Drohan is a Member based in Hopewell Junction, New York, practicing at Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1983) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of New York (1983). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1982) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dutchess County and Westchester County Bar Associations National Council of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Hopewell Junction, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James P. Drohan is a lawyer practicing education law, labor law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP in Hopewell Junction, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Drohan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Drohan 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.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James P. Drohan is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James P. Drohan is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James P. Drohan is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Hopewell Junction 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 P. Drohan

Where is James P. Drohan's law office located?
James P. Drohan's law practice is located in Hopewell Junction, New York. The firm is Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Drohan handle?
James P. Drohan focuses on employment, ssd, civil rights, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James P. Drohan practiced law?
James P. Drohan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James P. Drohan go to law school?
James P. Drohan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact James P. Drohan for a consultation?
You can contact James P. Drohan 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 P. Drohan received?
James P. Drohan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1982
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1983

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