Atty. James Stuart Friedlander
Mr. James Stuart Friedlander is a lawyer practicing foreign investment, international corporate law, international finance.
Foreign Investment & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 60+ Years Experience
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About James Stuart Friedlander at a Glance
James Stuart Friedlander is a business and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1966) and University of Wisconsin (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Stuart Friedlander
- Mr. James Stuart Friedlander is a lawyer practicing foreign investment, international corporate law, international finance
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- James practices in New York, NY
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James Stuart Friedlander's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stuart Friedlander handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Stuart Friedlander
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Stuart Friedlander's practice in the field of business and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Stuart Friedlander brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, District of Columbia, and U.S. Supreme Court, James Stuart Friedlander can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and international, James Stuart Friedlander can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Stuart Friedlander attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Stuart Friedlander Handles in New York
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