Atty. James S. McCarthy
James graduated cum laude in 1991 with a Juris Doctor degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Huntington, NY after earning his B.A. in political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY.
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James S. McCarthy is a Partner based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Buttafuoco & Associates. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Touro Law School (J.D., 1991) and State University New York at Stony Brook (—). Serands clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James graduated cum laude in 1991 with a Juris Doctor degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Huntington, NY after earning his B.A. in political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY
- James joined Daniel P.Buttafuoco and Associates as a trial lawyer in 1991 and has tried and litigated many significant medical malpractice, automobile, premises, products liability and construction accident cases
- James focuses his practice on the litigation and trial of medical malpractice cases
- He has extensive experience in handling all aspects of such cases from initial investigation of potential claims through to trial
- Over the years James has obtained millions of dollars for victims of birth injuries, wrongful death, untimely diagnosed cancer, surgical injuries and brain damage caused by physicians’ negligence
- From the inception of the case until closing arguments, he zealously fights for the rights of his clients in order to obtain maximum compensation either through settlement or verdict
- Given that many of the cases James handles involve wrongful death or total incapacitation, he has extensive experience in all Surrogate Court matters
- Unlike many personal injury firms who refer clients to outside Surrogate Court attorneys, James handles all related Surrogate Court matters personally
- This saves clients considerable time and money
- In a recent case, James obtained a favorable settlement immediately prior to trial for a child who suffered cerebral palsy as a result of obstetrical malpractice
- After settlement, a Supplemental Needs Trust was created in order to allow the infant to continue to obtain Medicaid for her disabilities, while retaining all settlement proceeds in a special trust
- James was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in February 1992 and the United States Federal Courts in July 1992
- He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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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 Woodbury 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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