Atty. James Scott Saunders

Atty. James Scott Saunders

James Scott Saunders is a lawyer practicing real estate law, landlord and tenant law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

New York New York 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James Scott Saunders at a glance

James Scott Saunders is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at James S. Saunders, Esq.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on real estate and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in U.S. District, Southern District of New York (1973) and New York (1974). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1973) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Scott Saunders is a lawyer practicing real estate law, landlord and tenant law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at James S. Saunders, Esq. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Scott Saunders 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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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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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Where is James Scott Saunders's law office located?
James Scott Saunders's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is James S. Saunders, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Saunders handle?
James Scott Saunders focuses on real estate, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Scott Saunders practiced law?
James Scott Saunders has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Scott Saunders go to law school?
James Scott Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James Scott Saunders for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1970

Bar Admissions

U.S. District, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
New York
Admitted: 1974

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