Atty. James T. Potter
Member, Justinian Society. Editor-in-Chief, Albany Law Review, 1979-1980.
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James T. Potter is a Principal based in Albany, New York, practicing at Hinman Straub P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District o (1981) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1989). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1980) and Cornell University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Albany County. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Member, Justinian Society
- Editor-in-Chief, Albany Law Review, 1979-1980
- Law Clerk, Hon. Domenick L. Gabrielli, New York Court of Appeals, 1980-1982
- Member, Board of Trustees, Albany Law School, 2002—
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James T. Potter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James T. Potter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
James T. Potter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James T. Potter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
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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 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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