Atty. James P. Gagel

Atty. James P. Gagel

James P. Gagel is a lawyer practicing business immigration, business law, citizenship and 15 other areas of law.

Coral Gables Coral Gables 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (239) 445-3577

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About James P. Gagel at a glance

James P. Gagel is a Member based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at James P. Gagel, P.A.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on citizenship, trusts, probate, asylum, and employment. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1982), New Jersey (1982), New York (1983), and District of Columbia (1983). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1982) and Duke University (B.A. Oxford, 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Florida Bar New York Bar District of Columbia Bar New Jersey Bar American Immigration Lawyers Association The Inter-American Bar Association. Serves clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James P. Gagel is a lawyer practicing business immigration, business law, citizenship and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at James P. Gagel, P.A. in Coral Gables, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Gagel's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

James P. Gagel is one of 5,398 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

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Probate

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Asylum & Refugee

James P. Gagel is one of 1,552 asylum attorneys indexed nationally. Browse asylum attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. Gagel

Where is James P. Gagel's law office located?
James P. Gagel's law practice is located in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm is James P. Gagel, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Gagel handle?
James P. Gagel focuses on citizenship, trusts, probate, asylum, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James P. Gagel practiced law?
James P. Gagel has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James P. Gagel go to law school?
James P. Gagel earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Oxford, 1977).
How can I contact James P. Gagel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P. Gagel received?
James P. Gagel's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1982
B.A. Oxford
Duke University
- 1977

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1982
New Jersey
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1983
Florida
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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