Atty. James U. Cavanagh

Atty. James U. Cavanagh

James U. Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing workers compensation.

Carle Place Carle Place 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (631) 770-5789

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About James U. Cavanagh at a glance

James U. Cavanagh is an Associate based in Carle Place, New York, practicing at Cherry, Edson & Kelly, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Carle Place, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James U. Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Cherry, Edson & Kelly, LLP in Carle Place, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James U. Cavanagh's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Carle Place 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James U. Cavanagh's law office located?
James U. Cavanagh's law practice is located in Carle Place, New York. The firm is Cherry, Edson & Kelly, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James U. Cavanagh handle?
James U. Cavanagh focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James U. Cavanagh practiced law?
James U. Cavanagh has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James U. Cavanagh go to law school?
James U. Cavanagh earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1994
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995

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