Atty. James Steven Rizzo
James Steven Rizzo is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, probate and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Potsdam in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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James Steven Rizzo is a Partner based in Utica, New York, practicing at Saunders Kahler, L.L.P.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York College at Potsdam (B.A. Communications, 1991). Serands clients in Utica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Steven Rizzo is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, probate and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Potsdam in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
- James practices at Saunders Kahler, L.L.P. in Utica, 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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Utica 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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