Atty. James Stephan Kats
James Stephan Kats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, criminal defense. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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James Stephan Kats is a Member based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Law Firm of James Kats. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at California Western School of Law J.D. (—) and State University of New York at Stony Brook B.A. with high honors (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Stephan Kats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, criminal defense
- James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at Law Firm of James Kats in Staten Island, NY
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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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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 Staten Island 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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