Atty. James W Dabney

Atty. James W Dabney

James W Dabney is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property and technology, antitrust litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James W Dabney at a glance

James W Dabney is a Partner, Litigation based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and New Jersey Supreme Court of the United States numerous Circuit and Federal District courts throughou (1981). Educated at Harvard College (A.B., 1976) and Cornell Law School J.D. magna cum laude Cornell Law School J.D. 1979 Order of the Coif Cornell Law School J.D. Board of Editors Cornell Law School J.D. Cornell Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association American Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past Chair, White-Collar Crime Committee) Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James W Dabney is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property and technology, antitrust litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James W Dabney's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James W Dabney's law office located?
James W Dabney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Dabney handle?
James W Dabney focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James W Dabney practiced law?
James W Dabney has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James W Dabney go to law school?
James W Dabney earned their education at (A.B., 1976); (—).
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What awards or recognition has James W Dabney received?
James W Dabney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

A.B.
Harvard College
- 1976
Cornell Law School J.D. magna cum laude Cornell Law School J.D. 1979 Order of the Coif Cornell Law School J.D. Board of Editors Cornell Law School J.D. Cornell Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
New Jersey Supreme Court of the United States numerous Circuit and Federal District courts throughou
Admitted: 1981

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