Atty. James Patrick Butler

Atty. James Patrick Butler

James Patrick Butler is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, arbitration, discrimination. James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Patrick Butler at a glance

James Patrick Butler is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998) and New York (2004). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1998) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Butler is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, arbitration, discrimination
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Butler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Butler 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.

James Patrick Butler is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Civil Rights

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Patrick Butler is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

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 Patrick Butler

Where is James Patrick Butler's law office located?
James Patrick Butler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Butler handle?
James Patrick Butler focuses on employment, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Patrick Butler practiced law?
James Patrick Butler has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Patrick Butler go to law school?
James Patrick Butler earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James Patrick Butler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1998
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2004

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