Atty. James Peter Klein

Atty. James Peter Klein

James Peter Klein is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, tax, health care. James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James Peter Klein at a glance

James Peter Klein is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Fordham University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Peter Klein is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, tax, health care
  • James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Peter Klein's Areas of Practice

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Peter Klein

Where is James Peter Klein's law office located?
James Peter Klein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peter Klein handle?
James Peter Klein focuses on employment, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Peter Klein practiced law?
James Peter Klein has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Peter Klein go to law school?
James Peter Klein earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Peter Klein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974

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