Atty. James Sisson Sligar
James Sisson Sligar is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, international law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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James Sisson Sligar is a trusts, estate planning, real estate, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1975). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1974) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Sisson Sligar is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, international law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices in New York, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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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