Atty. James S. Kernan
James S. Kernan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law.
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James S. Kernan is an Of Counsel based in Utica, New York, practicing at Kernan and Kernan, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at Harvard Law School (Ll.B., 1939) and Cornell Georgetown University (A.B., 1936). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oneida County (President, 1966-1967), New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Utica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Kernan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law
- James received a degree from Cornell, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Kernan and Kernan, P.C. in Utica, NY
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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 Utica 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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