Atty. James Thomas Stokes
James Thomas Stokes is a lawyer practicing litigation, municipal law, zoning, planning and land use. James received a A.B. degree from Hope College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Thomas Stokes is a Member based in Cazenovia, New York, practicing at Mitchell, Goris & Stokes, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1984). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1983) and Hope College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Onondaga County, Madison County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cazenovia, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Stokes is a lawyer practicing litigation, municipal law, zoning, planning and land use
- James received a A.B. degree from Hope College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Mitchell, Goris & Stokes, LLC in Cazenovia, NY
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Cazenovia 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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