Atty. James Stoddard Barnes

Atty. James Stoddard Barnes

James Stoddard Barnes is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyrights. James received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About James Stoddard Barnes at a glance

James Stoddard Barnes is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Barnes, J. Stoddard. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on copyright and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2001) and New York (2003). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2001) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stoddard Barnes is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyrights
  • James received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Barnes, J. Stoddard in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Stoddard Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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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 Brooklyn 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Stoddard Barnes's law office located?
James Stoddard Barnes's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is Barnes, J. Stoddard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stoddard Barnes handle?
James Stoddard Barnes focuses on copyright, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Stoddard Barnes practiced law?
James Stoddard Barnes has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Stoddard Barnes go to law school?
James Stoddard Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2003

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