Atty. James Reid Griffith

Atty. James Reid Griffith

James Reid Griffith is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate practice in federal and state courts, environmental law, insurance defense and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About James Reid Griffith at a glance

James Reid Griffith is a Fam. Ct. J. based in Rome, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1983). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1980) and Princeton University (A.B., 1976). Serands clients in Rome, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Reid Griffith is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate practice in federal and state courts, environmental law, insurance defense and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Rome, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Reid Griffith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Rome 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 Reid Griffith's law office located?
James Reid Griffith's law practice is located in Rome, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Reid Griffith handle?
James Reid Griffith focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Reid Griffith practiced law?
James Reid Griffith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Reid Griffith go to law school?
James Reid Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1980
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1983

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