Atty. James Stephen Walsh

Atty. James Stephen Walsh

James Stephen Walsh is a lawyer practicing clean energy, cleantech, climate change and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Albany Albany 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James Stephen Walsh at a glance

James Stephen Walsh is a Partner, Government & Regulatory based in Albany, New York, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1996) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1990). Active member of Membership Activities Adjunct Professor, Government Law, Albany Law School of Union University, Admitted to practice in New York, and Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Stephen Walsh is a lawyer practicing clean energy, cleantech, climate change and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Walsh's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Stephen Walsh is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Stephen Walsh is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in New York →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Stephen Walsh is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in New York →

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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Common questions about James Stephen Walsh

Where is James Stephen Walsh's law office located?
James Stephen Walsh's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Walsh handle?
James Stephen Walsh focuses on environmental, government, entertainment, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Stephen Walsh practiced law?
James Stephen Walsh has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Stephen Walsh go to law school?
James Stephen Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact James Stephen Walsh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1996
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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