Atty. James R. Lavaute
James R. Lavaute is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, health & welfare plans, labor litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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About James R. Lavaute at a glance
James R. Lavaute is an Of Counsel based in Syracuse, New York. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1981). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1972) and LeMoyne College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fellow: The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Inc, Washington, D, and C. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Lavaute is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, health & welfare plans, labor litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from LeMoyne College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Syracuse, NY
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James R. Lavaute's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Lavaute handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James R. Lavaute is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James R. Lavaute is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James R. Lavaute is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James R. Lavaute is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Syracuse 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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