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Atty. James Watson Scouten

Atty. James Watson Scouten

James Watson Scouten is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law. James received a A.B. degree from Houghton College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Corning Corning 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James Watson Scouten at a glance

James Watson Scouten is a Member based in Corning, New York, practicing at James W. Scouten. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1969), New York (1970), and Maryland (1978). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1969) and Houghton College (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Corning, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Watson Scouten is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Houghton College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at James W. Scouten in Corning, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Watson Scouten's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Watson Scouten is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Watson Scouten is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

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 Corning 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 Watson Scouten

Where is James Watson Scouten's law office located?
James Watson Scouten's law practice is located in Corning, New York. The firm is James W. Scouten. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Watson Scouten handle?
James Watson Scouten focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Watson Scouten practiced law?
James Watson Scouten has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James Watson Scouten go to law school?
James Watson Scouten earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact James Watson Scouten for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1969
A.B.
Houghton College
- 1966

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969
New York
Admitted: 1970
Maryland
Admitted: 1978

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