$ 350-700 per hour
James B. Fishman
About James
Biography
Bar Admissions: New York 1980
Southern District of New York 1980
Eastern District of New York 1980
Second Circuit Court of Appeals 1990
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 2000
United States Supreme Court 1994
Assistant Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection 1980-84
Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Civil Division 1984-89
Private Practice since 1989
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
75%
46 years | 500 cases
Consumer Protection
25%
46 years | 101 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Fishman Law Group, PLLC
950 Third Avenue, Suite 2600, New York, NY, 10022
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James B. Fishman's Reviews
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What Clients Mention
Case Results (53)
Advocacy (39)
Practice Area Knowledge (36)
General Knowledge (25)
Recommendation (22)
Professionalism (18)
Communication Style (13)
Responsiveness (9)
Character & Conduct (8)
Compassion (7)
Cost of Services (6)
Staff & Support (6)
Trustworthiness (6)
Punctuality (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 36 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
James helped me tremendously
My lawyer was kind and understanding during our initial consultation. He understood my situation immediately and gave me a peace of mind regarding the lawsuit against me by reassuring his experience by referring the similar cases he fought and won. Needless to say, James is respectful and I would hig...
Posted by Nancy | December 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Highly Recommended
James Fishman is an excellent attorney to whom I referred many of my friends and family. Those in need of landlord/tenant counsel will benefit from his attention to detail, his care, his listening skills, and his knowledge, which is incomparable.
Posted by ALEX | November 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Superb Tenant Lawyer
You couldn't expect better. Our case was long and complicated but he persevered, persisted and ultimately won us a terrific settlement. When it comes to tenant law (which he does exclusively) he knows more than just about anyone. Watching him in a courtroom is like watching a ballerina on a stage.
Posted by Stephanie | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Knowledgeable Advocate
We hired James to represent us in an overcharge dispute against our landlord. James is extremely knowledgeable about tenant laws and was an incredible advocate throughout the entirety of our case. He was responsive, caring, and consistently stayed on top of our landlord to keep our case moving forwa...
Posted by Paul | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Successful negotiation with landlord for post covid lease amendment
Our firm hired James Fishman / David Rozenholc and I personally worked closely with James over a protracted and lengthy lease renegotiation. James was very helpful, patient and thorough in the development of proposals and we ultimately came to mutually agreeable terms for a lease amendment. I highl...
James B. Fishman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I was fortunate enough to work with Jamie for many years....he is a fantastic and creative lawyer who fights hard for his clients and cares deeply for them. He's been a pioneer in both NYC landlord/tenant law and credit reporting law which is a rare feat! Any tenant or consumer would be fortunate to be represented by Jamie."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jamie is a first rate attorney who I turn to often for litigation insights. He is fearless and imaginative and gets results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known James Fishman through the National Association of Consumer Advocates for several years. He is a tough lawyer who works hard for his clients. We have worked together on credit reporting dispute matters. I strongly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known attorney Fishman for a decade and he has always impressed me with his considerable knowledge of Landlord-Tenant and Credit Rights laws and his sincere concern for the best interests of his clients and passion for the law. He knows the law and is highly skilled at using it in the courtroom or out of it. If you have a problem with a debtor collector or credit report, or a question about landlord-tenant law, Jim is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you."
DeVonna Joy
Consumer protection lawyer
David Hershey-Webb
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Dana Karni-Ilouz
Debt settlement lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Honoree, National Lawyers Guild
2008
Wasserstein Public Interest Fellowship, Harvard Law School
2006
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Consumer Attorney of the Year, National Association of Consumer Advocates
Work Experience
1982 - 1984
Assistant Attorney General, NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection
Associations
1994 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesFounding Member
New York Bar Foundation
Fellow
2008 - 2014
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesFormer Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Lee v. Kucker & Bruh
Federal judge granted our motion of summary judgment. Shortly after that the defendant settled for $130,000 in damages and attorney's fees
Education
1979
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Bard College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
The People’s Law School
Tenant Blacklisting in New York
2010
National Consumer Law Center, 19th Annual Conference
Alternative Credit Bureaus, Tenant Screening Bureaus
2009
Louisiana State Bar Association
Consumer Law
2009
8th Semi-Annual Conference on Fair Credit Reporting Act
Using the FCRA to Protect Tenants
2006
New York State Judicial Institute, Summer Legal Training
Collateral Affects of Civil and Housing Court Litigation
Languages
English