Atty. Marilyn Lord-James

Atty. Marilyn Lord-James

Marilyn Lord-James is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, civil litigation. Marilyn received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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About Marilyn Lord-James at a glance

Marilyn Lord-James is a litigation and civil rights attorney based in Stony Brook, New York. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 2001) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1998). Active member of Suffolk County, Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stony Brook, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marilyn Lord-James is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, civil litigation
  • Marilyn received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Marilyn practices in Stony Brook, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Marilyn Lord-James's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Stony Brook 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 Marilyn Lord-James's law office located?
Marilyn Lord-James's law practice is located in Stony Brook, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marilyn Lord-James handle?
Marilyn Lord-James focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Marilyn Lord-James practiced law?
Marilyn Lord-James has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Marilyn Lord-James go to law school?
Marilyn Lord-James earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 2001
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2006

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