Atty. James Walter Smith
James Walter Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, insurance law. James received a B.A. degree from Utica College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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James Walter Smith is a Senior Counsel based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Wolff, Goodrich & Goldman. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1971) and Utica College (B.A., 1968). Active member of Oneida County and New York State (Member, Insurance, Compensation and Negligence Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Walter Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, insurance law
- James received a B.A. degree from Utica College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at Wolff, Goodrich & Goldman in Syracuse, NY
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Syracuse 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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