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James B. Reed

James B. Reed

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Personal Injury
    24 years, 500 cases
  • 30% Medical Malpractice
    24 years, 50 cases (3 examples)
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
    24 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-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

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

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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5 star rating

“Fantastic Service”

Posted by: anonymous, 2010-01-22 18 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jim was Exceptional during my insurance case! He was right on top of the whole situation with no worries. If something came in the mail and I didn'... more
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“Peace of Mind”

Posted by: Michelle, 2009-09-04 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jim has been very instumental in providing legal information to all on his website & blog and local tv. I went to Jim when I had a legal matter and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements

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Over the past 10 years I have worked on several personal injury cases with attorney, Jim Reed. He is meticulous in the investigation, preparation and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michelle Callan , Rochester (NY), About 1 year ago
Robert A. Kraft

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

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Kraft , Dallas (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 23 years since James B. Reed was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 23 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
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2009
Selected as "NY SuperLawyer" for Injury Attorneys NY SuperLawyers by Law & Politics 2009
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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: do I have to disclose medical records to my auto...
James' answer: Generally, if you are not asserting a claim for injuries or lost wages, there is no reasonable... 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
Current Legal Events Weekly Legal Commentary on Current Legal Events 2009
Marketing a Multi-Practice Law Firm Twin Tiers Entrepreneurs 2008
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Contracts / Agreements Resources

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