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.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- James practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY
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James Peter Klein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peter Klein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Peter Klein is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose James Peter Klein
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 Peter Klein's practice in the field of employment, tax, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Peter Klein brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, tax, and health care, James Peter Klein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Peter Klein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Peter Klein Handles in New York
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