Atty. James W. Perkins

Atty. James W. Perkins

James W. Perkins’ practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration with an emphasis in real estate, business structures and governance, construction, creditor’s rights, financial transactions, commercial paper, trust and estates, and insurer rights.

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About James W. Perkins at a glance

James W. Perkins is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, trade secrets, and litigation. Educated at Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A. History, 1983) and American University Washington College of Law J.D. cum laude American University Washington College of Law J.D. 1987 Note and Comment Editor American University Washington College of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James W. Perkins’ practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration with an emphasis in real estate, business structures and governance, construction, creditor’s rights, financial transactions, commercial paper, trust and estates, and insurer rights
  • He also has broad experience in antitrust and mergers and acquisitions litigation, among others
  • Jim is active in pro bono matters including the representation of a major religious institution
  • Concentrations All phases of complex commercial litigation and arbitration with emphasis in: •Commercial transactions •Real estate •Business structures and governance •Land use •Construction •Creditor/Debtor rights •Religion and property rights •Commercial paper •Mergers and acquisitions •Damages Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Recipient, 'Cornerstone Award for Pro Bono Excellence,' Lawyers Alliance for New York, October 2014 •Recipient, 2011 Distinguished Trustee Award, New York Methodist Hospital, May 2011 •Featured, Daily Business Review, Most Effective Lawyers, International Law Division, December 2007

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Perkins's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 W. Perkins's law office located?
James W. Perkins's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Perkins handle?
James W. Perkins focuses on business, real estate, m&a, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did James W. Perkins go to law school?
James W. Perkins earned their education at (B.A. History, 1983); (—).
How can I contact James W. Perkins for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. History
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1983
American University Washington College of Law J.D. cum laude American University Washington College of Law J.D. 1987 Note and Comment Editor American University Washington College of Law J.D.
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