Atty. James William Kiley

Atty. James William Kiley

James William Kiley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Rochester Rochester 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Kiley at a glance

James William Kiley is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1973). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1973) and Boston University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James William Kiley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James William Kiley's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

James William Kiley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James William Kiley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

James William Kiley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Rochester 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 William Kiley

Where is James William Kiley's law office located?
James William Kiley's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Kiley handle?
James William Kiley focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James William Kiley practiced law?
James William Kiley has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James William Kiley go to law school?
James William Kiley earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James William Kiley for a consultation?
You can contact James William Kiley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James William Kiley received?
James William Kiley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1973
B.A.
Boston University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973

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