Atty. James V. Galvin

Atty. James V. Galvin

James V. Galvin is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law.

Middletown Middletown 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James V. Galvin at a glance

James V. Galvin is a personal injury, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Middletown, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1988) and Marist College (B.A., 1983). Active member of Orange County, New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Association of New York. Serands clients in Middletown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James V. Galvin is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Marist College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Middletown, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James V. Galvin's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James V. Galvin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James V. Galvin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Middletown 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James V. Galvin

Where is James V. Galvin's law office located?
James V. Galvin's law practice is located in Middletown, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James V. Galvin handle?
James V. Galvin focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James V. Galvin practiced law?
James V. Galvin has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James V. Galvin go to law school?
James V. Galvin earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James V. Galvin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1988
B.A.
Marist College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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