Atty. Prof. David James Sharpe

Atty. Prof. David James Sharpe

Prof. David James Sharpe is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, litigation.

Claverack Claverack 71 yrs experience 71 year
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About Prof. David James Sharpe at a glance

Prof. David James Sharpe is a litigation and maritime attorney based in Claverack, New York. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1955) and District of Columbia (1962). Educated at University of North Carolina A.B. 1950 Harvard University (—). Serands clients in Claverack, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Prof. David James Sharpe is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, litigation
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • David practices in Claverack, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Prof. David James Sharpe's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Claverack 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

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Where is Prof. David James Sharpe's law office located?
Prof. David James Sharpe's law practice is located in Claverack, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Prof. David James Sharpe handle?
Prof. David James Sharpe focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Prof. David James Sharpe practiced law?
Prof. David James Sharpe has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Prof. David James Sharpe go to law school?
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Education

University of North Carolina A.B. 1950 Harvard University
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Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1955
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1962

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