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Atty. James Phillip Wistner

Atty. James Phillip Wistner

James Phillip Wistner is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal defense. James received a degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About James Phillip Wistner at a glance

James Phillip Wistner is a criminal defense and workers comp attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in New York (2016). Educated at University of Toledo (—). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Phillip Wistner is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal defense
  • James received a degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • James practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Phillip Wistner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Phillip Wistner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Phillip Wistner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

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 Buffalo 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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Where is James Phillip Wistner's law office located?
James Phillip Wistner's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Phillip Wistner handle?
James Phillip Wistner focuses on criminal defense, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Phillip Wistner practiced law?
James Phillip Wistner has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
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Education

University of Toledo
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016

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