Atty. James R. Grasso

Atty. James R. Grasso

James R. Grasso is a lawyer practicing education, business & commercial litigation, trade secrets/unfair competition and 11 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Grasso at a glance

James R. Grasso is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Cou (1991). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Hobart College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R. Grasso is a lawyer practicing education, business & commercial litigation, trade secrets/unfair competition and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Grasso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Grasso 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Grasso

Where is James R. Grasso's law office located?
James R. Grasso's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Grasso handle?
James R. Grasso focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James R. Grasso practiced law?
James R. Grasso has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James R. Grasso go to law school?
James R. Grasso earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James R. Grasso for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James R. Grasso received?
James R. Grasso's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Hobart College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1991

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