Atty. John Paton James
John Paton James is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury. John received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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John Paton James is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Friedman, James & Buchsbaum LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1986). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and New Jersey State Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States American Association For Justice New York State Trial Lawyers Association Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Paton James is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Friedman, James & Buchsbaum LLP in New York, NY
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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.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John Paton James is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
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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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