Atty. James P. Dugan

Atty. James P. Dugan

James P. Dugan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, litigation, environmental law.

Secaucus Secaucus 69 yrs experience 69 year
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About James P. Dugan at a glance

James P. Dugan is an Of Counsel based in Secaucus, New Jersey, practicing at Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C.. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1957), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1957), New Jersey (1959), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1959). Educated at Fordham University Law School (J.D., 1957) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Secaucus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James P. Dugan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, litigation, environmental law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1951, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James practices at Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C. in Secaucus, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Dugan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Dugan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. Dugan

Where is James P. Dugan's law office located?
James P. Dugan's law practice is located in Secaucus, New Jersey. The firm is Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Dugan handle?
James P. Dugan focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James P. Dugan practiced law?
James P. Dugan has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James P. Dugan go to law school?
James P. Dugan earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (B.A., 1951).
How can I contact James P. Dugan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P. Dugan received?
James P. Dugan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University Law School
- 1957
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1957
New Jersey
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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