Atty. James S. Walsh
James S. Walsh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Contracts and Government Relations Practice.
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About James S. Walsh at a glance
James S. Walsh is a government attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Albany) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts (2026). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Walsh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Contracts and Government Relations Practice
- James S., who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Albany 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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