Atty. James P. McGarry

Atty. James P. McGarry

James P. McGarry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, premises liability and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James P. McGarry at a glance

James P. McGarry is a personal injury, business, slip & fall, construction, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1977). Active member of New York County Lawyer's Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James P. McGarry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, premises liability and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James P. McGarry's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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

Construction Accidents

James P. McGarry is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. McGarry

Where is James P. McGarry's law office located?
James P. McGarry's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. McGarry handle?
James P. McGarry focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James P. McGarry practiced law?
James P. McGarry has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James P. McGarry go to law school?
James P. McGarry earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James P. McGarry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984

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