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James B. Reed

James B. Reed

10.0

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Personal Injury
    23 years, 500 cases
  • 30% Medical Malpractice
    23 years, 50 cases (3 examples)
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
    23 years, 300 cases (2 examples)
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-33%)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Ziff Law Firm
    Ziff Law Firm
    303 William Street
    Elmira, NY 14901
    607-733-8866
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About Me

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Videos (1)

About me: I LOVE what I do. For more than 20 years, I have dedicated my practice to representing persons injured by the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of... more

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Client Reviews

Jim Reed....If you want it done right!

Posted by: vonbrew, 2009-02-20 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Overall rating
5 star rating
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  • I recommend James Reed.
  • I used James 6-12 months ago.
  • James handled my Car / Auto Accident matter.
  • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
Client Review: Jim came within 24 hours of our phone call for help. My husband was in the hospital with severe injuries after being in a car accident. We didn't... more
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Endorsements
Robert A. Kraft
Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Kraft , Dallas (TX), About 1 year ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Endorsement: I have benefited greatly over the past several years from the advice and knowledge passed on by Jim Reed. Jim has handled many large personal injury... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 23 years since James B. Reed was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 22 years since James B. Reed was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Personal Injury and Malpractice Attorney at Ziff Law Firm 1986–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986
Hamilton College Sociology/Government BA 1983

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Selected as "NY Super Lawyer " NY SuperLawyers by Law & Politics, Seattle, WA 2008
Selected as "Upstate NY Super Lawyer"/Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law and Politics and Hudson Valley Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
American Association for Justice 1986–present
New York Trial Lawyers Association 1986–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Car Accident with the baby
James' answer: To add to the answers previously provided, all of which offer great advice, I would suggest that... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Personal Injury Action Before the Southern Tier Courts NY State Bar Association Book-- The Plaintiff's Personal Injury Action in NY 2008
Learn the Five Secrets to Buying Auto Insurance Don't Leave Your Family Unprotected! 2007
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Cases
Title:
Hunt vs Corning Hospital
Practice Area:
Medical Malpractice
Outcome:
$2,400,000 Settlement
Description:
Tragically, just 40 minutes can make the difference between a healthy baby and a little girl who will never walk, never talk, never feed herself,...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Marketing a Multi-Practice Law Firm Twin Tiers Entrepreneurs 2008
Weekly Legal Commentary on Current Legal Events WETM-TV 2008
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