Atty. James Peter Cousounis

Atty. James Peter Cousounis

James Peter Cousounis is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil practice, business law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Peter Cousounis at a glance

James Peter Cousounis is a business, litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1984) and Princeton University (A.B., 1981). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Peter Cousounis is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil practice, business law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Peter Cousounis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peter Cousounis 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.

James Peter Cousounis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

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

James Peter Cousounis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Peter Cousounis is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Peter Cousounis

Where is James Peter Cousounis's law office located?
James Peter Cousounis's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peter Cousounis handle?
James Peter Cousounis focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Peter Cousounis practiced law?
James Peter Cousounis has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Peter Cousounis go to law school?
James Peter Cousounis earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1984
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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