Atty. Richard P. James
Past Town Justice and Chairman, Board of Appeals (Town of Constantia). Recipient, SUNY Buffalo State and Local Government Law Award.
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About Richard P. James at a glance
Richard P. James is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, tax, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1991), Ohio (1992), and Michigan (1994). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Onondaga Community College (A.A.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Onondaga County, Oswego County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Past Town Justice and Chairman, Board of Appeals (Town of Constantia)
- Recipient, SUNY Buffalo State and Local Government Law Award
- Member and Publications Editor, Buffalo Law Review
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Syracuse 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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