Atty. Tim James
Tim James, a partner in the firm, is a 1978 cum laude graduate of Princeton University and a 1987 graduate of the NYU School of Law. Following five years as a litigator at Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Szold & Brandwen, Mr.
Annulment & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Tim James at a Glance
Tim James is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Princeton University (B.A., 1978). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Westchester County, New York State and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers' Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim James
- Tim James, a partner in the firm, is a 1978 cum laude graduate of Princeton University and a 1987 graduate of the NYU School of Law
- Following five years as a litigator at Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Szold & Brandwen, Mr. James served as Senior Legislative Assistant to Rep. Jerrold Nadler and then as Director of Government and Community Relations and Associate Counsel of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
- From 1999 to 2005, Mr. James was Court Attorney to Judge Debra Samuels
- Mr. James has concentrated in matrimonial and family law since 2005, when he joined a predecessor to Rabin Schumann & Partners LLP. He has extensive litigation experience in New York’s trial and appellate courts, in matters including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody and visitation (including in nontraditional family situations), equitable distribution of marital property, spousal maintenance, orders of protection, adoption and international child abduction (Hague Convention)
- Mr. James is Chair of the White Plains Democratic City Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the Westchester County Democratic Committee
- He is a former member of the Rye City Human Rights Commission, Manhattan Community Board 2 and the Board of Directors of the Lower Hudson Valley chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union
- He served as a member and as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the White Plains Public Library
- He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of New York and the New York County Lawyers Association
- Mr. James has co-authored numerous scholarly articles published in the annual “Special Matrimonial Law Section” of the New York Law Journal
Practice Areas Explained
Tim James's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim James handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Divorce in New York
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in New York
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Family Law in New York
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Child Support in New York
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Alimony / Spousal Support in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Tim James
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tim James's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim James brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Tim James can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Tim James attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Tim James Handles in New York
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