Atty. James T. Carney

Atty. James T. Carney

James T. Carney is a lawyer practicing labor law, employee benefits, employment discrimination.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Carney at a glance

James T. Carney is a discrimination and employment attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1968), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1973), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1974). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1967) and Yale University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Carney is a lawyer practicing labor law, employee benefits, employment discrimination
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Carney's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James T. Carney is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James T. Carney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James T. Carney

Where is James T. Carney's law office located?
James T. Carney's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Carney handle?
James T. Carney focuses on discrimination, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James T. Carney practiced law?
James T. Carney has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James T. Carney go to law school?
James T. Carney earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James T. Carney for a consultation?
You can contact James T. Carney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James T. Carney received?
James T. Carney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1967
B.A.
Yale University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2004
West Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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