Atty. James S Carr

Atty. James S Carr

James S Carr is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, real estate, mediation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Upsala College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James S Carr at a glance

James S Carr is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Fourth Circuits (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1988). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1987) and Upsala College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James S Carr is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, real estate, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Upsala College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James S Carr's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James S Carr is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James S Carr is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 New York 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 S Carr

Where is James S Carr's law office located?
James S Carr's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Carr handle?
James S Carr focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James S Carr practiced law?
James S Carr has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James S Carr go to law school?
James S Carr earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James S Carr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S Carr received?
James S Carr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Upsala College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Fourth Circuits
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1988

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