Atty. James Thomas McDonnell

Atty. James Thomas McDonnell

James Thomas McDonnell is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, securities / investment fraud, corporate / incorporation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About James Thomas McDonnell at a glance

James Thomas McDonnell is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at University of Chicago Law School J.D. (—) and Amherst College B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas McDonnell is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, securities / investment fraud, corporate / incorporation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas McDonnell's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 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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Where is James Thomas McDonnell's law office located?
James Thomas McDonnell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas McDonnell handle?
James Thomas McDonnell focuses on formation, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Thomas McDonnell practiced law?
James Thomas McDonnell has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

University of Chicago Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Amherst College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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