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Atty. John Seymour James

Atty. John Seymour James

John Seymour James is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, conveyancing, immigration. John has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Seymour James at a glance

John Seymour James is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of John S. James. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1998). Active member of Brooklyn Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Seymour James is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, conveyancing, immigration
  • John has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John S. James in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Seymour James's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Immigration Law

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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 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 John Seymour James's law office located?
John Seymour James's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of John S. James. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Seymour James handle?
John Seymour James focuses on trusts, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Seymour James practiced law?
John Seymour James has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Seymour James go to law school?
John Seymour James earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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