Atty. James S Paglinawan

Atty. James S Paglinawan

James S Paglinawan is a lawyer practicing immigration, business, nursing home abuse and neglect and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Hunter College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James S Paglinawan at a glance

James S Paglinawan is a medical malpractice, personal injury, immigration, business, and product liability attorney based in Forest Hills, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at City University of New York School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Hunter College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James S Paglinawan is a lawyer practicing immigration, business, nursing home abuse and neglect and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hunter College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James S Paglinawan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

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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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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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 Forest Hills 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 Paglinawan

Where is James S Paglinawan's law office located?
James S Paglinawan's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Paglinawan handle?
James S Paglinawan focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, immigration, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James S Paglinawan practiced law?
James S Paglinawan has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James S Paglinawan go to law school?
James S Paglinawan earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
City University of New York School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Hunter College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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