Atty. James R. Denlea
Upon graduation from law school, Jim became a Westchester County Assistant District Attorney. Due to a prosecutor’s exemption, he won his first jury trial before he was informed that he passed the Bar exam.
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James R. Denlea is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Denlea & Carton LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981). Educated at Pace Law School (J.D., 1979) and Dowling College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Westchester County, New York State (Member, Sections on: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law, Trial Lawyers) and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation, Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Upon graduation from law school, Jim became a Westchester County Assistant District Attorney
- Due to a prosecutor’s exemption, he won his first jury trial before he was informed that he passed the Bar exam
- That victory began a distinguished thirty-eight year career as a trial attorney, as notable for the diversity of cases tried, as it has been for Jim’s success before a jury
- Among Jim’s many professional accomplishments, are a $5.6 million verdict in a propane explosion case
- representing the trustees of the estate of renowned diet doctor Dr. Robert Atkins
- prosecuting the wrongful death action of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, and serving as lead defense counsel in the consolidated tort actions concerning the capsizing of the Ethan Allen tour boat on Lake George, an action involving twenty fatalities
- Jim’s abilities as a trial lawyer have enabled him to litigate both plaintiffs’ and defense actions with equal dexterity
- As a plaintiff’s attorney (involving non-medical malpractice cases), Jim has secured a $7 million recovery for a corporation after a fire loss
- a $3.5 million award for a roofer who fell from a slate roof
- and multiple recoveries in excess of one million dollars for victims of sexual abuse, burn cases, and motor vehicle accidents
- As a defense lawyer, Jim is regularly requested to personally represent physicians throughout the state
- The scope of this representation includes defending physicians in malpractice actions, as well as representing their interests before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and in investigations conducted by the Department of Health and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- He is regularly asked by physician groups to handle transactional matters
- mergers and acquisitions of medical practices
- and employment litigation
- In the field of intellectual property, Jim has obtained a million dollar settlement in a patent action
- He represented the interests of an international manufacturer of engineering components in Lanham Act claims involving numerous infringements upon the company’s trademarks
- He also assists physicians in protecting their intellectual property involving new medical devices and the expanded utilization of existing technology
- Jim was also responsible for the development of proprietary software that enabled a national insurance company to dramatically reduce losses due to fraudulent claims
- In the field of Estate & Trusts litigation, Jim in frequently sought by tax and estate planners to provide litigation and transactional advice
- He has an enviable record of resolving estate disputes without resort to trial, saving litigants time, money and emotional upset
- Most recently, Jim successfully argued an appeal before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which overturned a District Court ruling involving issues of standing and interstate commerce
- Jim is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and Litigation Counsel of America, a perennial Super Lawyer, as well as a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates and Elite Lawyers
- While such recognition from his peers is appreciated, Jim has always found the connection with a client, for whom he has obtained a life-altering result, to be far more rewarding
- Honors • Super Lawyers • Elite Lawyers of America • Multimillion Dollar • Advocates Forum • Fellow, American Bar Foundation • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America • Premier 100 New York Trial Attorneys
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James R. Denlea's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Denlea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 White Plains 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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