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also known as James J. DeCristofaro
James J. DeCristofaro is the founder and principal of The Lawyer James and has been practicing law in New York for nearly 25 years. He is a business attorney in New York and a real estate attorney in New York. He graduated from Georgetown Law in 2001. Before starting this firm, he practiced in the New York offices of several prominent international law firms, including Curtis-Mallet, Lovells (now Hogan Lovells), and Morrison & Foerster, where he worked with some of the top lawyers in the world.
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Chat withState: New York
Acquired: 2002
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462 Fashion Ave Fl 6, New York, NY, 10018
28 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Worst experience ever!
Omg, I don’t know where to start. He was a nightmare. My initial consultation he was awesome as soon as I paid him and signed the contract my nightmare began. I was chasing this man down. He did not pick up my calls. He was so nasty to a point he even cursed. Super unprofessional. I don’t know how he...
Posted by Jenny | January 22, 2024
Unprofessional and does not return calls
I scheduled 3 separate appointments for the initial consultation, each time, no one from his office bothered to honor the appointment and call. Do not waste your time nor energy thinking this is a respectable professional who takes potential clients seriously.
Posted by Alex C | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Business Debt Settlement
Very Satisfied with James. He handled my debt settlement case professionally, we have settled at 70% discount from the balance due with my creditor, thus I am not filing for bankruptcy, I am very happy and thanks full to Lawyer James J. DeCristofaro
Posted by Rosalie | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Firm!!!!
My company hired DCL for a breach of contract dispute with the City of New York. They were very diligent with responding to our questions and kept us informed of the progress of our case. Within a short period of time, we had a resolution. Throughout, James and his team were professional, knowledg...
Posted by Randal | December 11, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wise, Tactical Advice Focused on Client Needs
I was threatened with a commercial lawsuit and spoke with several lawyers. Every lawyer said "sign me up and let's start working today." James was tactical, and judicious in his advice. He counseled me to wait and don't start the billing clock until you need to. He advised me on how to prepare if ...
"As a fellow attorney, I can say that James is an exceptional lawyer. He is generous with his time and counsel, provides critical legal insights, and understands both the commercial and legal aspects of building and managing a successful business. I recommend him highly for both his valuable expertise and genuine concern for his clients."
"James is a dynamic attorney to whom I would confidently refer clients to for legal assistance in corporate and litigation matters. He is a knowledgeable, creative and skilled litigator who fearlessly advocates for his clients. He is not only a top-notch attorney but also a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney DeCristofaro is a dedicated and hard working attorney. I have worked with him on several projects and all had positive outcomes. In the world of civil litigation it is difficult to resolve any matter with 100% success and Attorney DeCristofaro does a fantastic job of pleasing his clients with positive outcomes."
"James is a strategic thinker who anticipates twists and turns that accompany complex litigation, thinking several steps ahead. He has the important ability to decipher and focus on what matters to move cases forward efficiently and - most importantly - effectively. He brings key insights and the ability to cut through the "noise" and posturing to get at what matters to succeed. I have had the great pleasure of working side by side with James at a former law firm and would not hesitate to turn to James for bet-the-company litigation or other important litigation matters, especially where strategic thinking, and judgment, are key. I consider James an exceptional lawyer and effective advocate. - Jerrold L. Bregman (licensed to practice law in New York and California)"
"James Decristofaro is a top notch lawyer with a wide array of legal expertise. I worked with him at both Curtis Mallet and Morrison Foerster and saw him take the lead on Corporate, Litigation and Bankruptcy matters. He is a personable, efficient lawyer who is at his best in many areas, but particularly in the setting of in-person negotiations. This is a guy you want on your side."
"I’ve known James for at least five years and he is one of the best attorneys I know. He puts an enormous amount of effort into understanding the needs of his clients and brilliantly tailors his litigation strategy to meet those needs."
"James is an incredible advocate for his clients, and can navigate matters in both federal and state courts with expediency and proficiency. The personal attention that he gives to his cases serves as an example to all attorneys."
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2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007 - 2010
Senior Associate, Morrison & Foester
2004 - 2007
Associate, Lovells
2001 - 2004
Associate, Curtis Mallet Prevost Colt & Mosie
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Law Firm Practice Management
2008
Commercial Bankruptcy Primer - Presenter
2017
2016
2009
2005
2004
English