Atty. James Patrick Curran
James Patrick Curran is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, matrimonial law, child custody and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Long Island University CW Post in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Elizabethtown, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About James Patrick Curran at a Glance
James Patrick Curran is a residential, child custody, contracts, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Elizabethtown, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at City University of New York School of Law at Queens College (J.D., 1992) and Long Island University CW Post (B.S. Criminal, 1989). Active member of Nassau County (Member: Matrimonial Law and Family Court Law Procedure Committees), Suffolk County (Member: Matrimonial and Family Law Real Property Law Committees) and New York State (Member, Family Law Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Elizabethtown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Patrick Curran
- James Patrick Curran is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, matrimonial law, child custody and 7 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Long Island University CW Post in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices in Elizabethtown, NY
Practice Areas Explained
James Patrick Curran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Curran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Elizabethtown.
Residential Real Estate in Elizabethtown
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Child Custody & Visitation in Elizabethtown
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Contracts in Elizabethtown
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Criminal Defense in Elizabethtown
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Family Law in Elizabethtown
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown 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 venue, 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.
Elizabethtown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Elizabethtown-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Elizabethtown Choose James Patrick Curran
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Patrick Curran's practice in the field of residential, child custody, contracts, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Patrick Curran brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, James Patrick Curran can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, child custody, and contracts, James Patrick Curran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Elizabethtown
A Elizabethtown-based practice means James Patrick Curran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James Patrick Curran Handles in Elizabethtown
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