Lockport Lawyers

James VanDette has extensive experience handling a variety of litigation matters, including automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, civil rights, and wrongful death matters. Education St. John's University School of Law J.D. - 2007 Honors: With Honors State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. - 2004 Honors: magna cum laude University of Leicester, England Fraternities or Sororities Pi Beta Kappa Pi Eta Sigma Professional Associations Bar Association of Erie County, Member New York State Bar Association New York State Defender’s Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Former Chairperson - Admission to the Bar Committee, Bar Association of Erie County Bar Admissions New York U.S. District Court Western District of New York

More than 40 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on high asset divorce,criminal trials and appeals,dwi/dui and estates.Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers.Rated AV Martindale Hubbell for ethics and ability.

Let the inside knowledge that I gained while working for years as a probation officer in Erie County work to your benefit. I can charge more reasonable fees than many attorneys as I am a solo practitioner with little overhead expenses. I am experienced in many areas of the law but my focus is on criminal law, family law and civil law. Hire me and get the caring and dedicated representation that you deserve.

I am a dedicated commercial litigator committed to securing the right solutions for my clients. My practice is deeply rooted in the professional design and construction industry, where I represent clients in a variety of matters including professional design malpractice, defense under Labor Law ("Scaffold Law"), public bidding protests, fee and payment collection, project delay and acceleration claims, construction defects, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, and more. Additionally, I handle a broad range of general commercial and contract litigation, such as insurance coverage, real property and lease disputes, N.Y. CPLR Article 78 proceedings, and other commercial litigation matters. I represent a...

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