Atty. James Peter McElheny
James Peter McElheny is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, eminent domain, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Brockport, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Peter McElheny is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practforg at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at Syracuse University Law School J.D. (โ) and State University of New York College at Brockport B.A. (โ). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Peter McElheny is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, eminent domain, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Brockport, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY
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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Rochester 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 substantiand 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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