James H. Birch

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James H. Birch

4.2
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 39 years

Real estate Lawyer at Staten Island, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Litigation ... +4 more

1189 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 16%

16%
Litigation 16%

16%
Real Estate 16%

39 years

16%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 16%

16%
Transportation 16%

16%
Trusts 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jack Stern

1189 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10310-2408

jameshbirchesq.com/

Stein Wiener & Roth, L.L.P.

1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315, Westbury, NY, 11590

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James H. Birch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

James Birch is an EXCELLENT attorney. My wife who also happens to be an attorney recommended Jamie to help me with my speeding ticket in Staten Island. The ticket was for 70 mph in a 35 mph construction zone. I tried to explain to the officer that I was NOT traveling at that speed but he refused to... discuss it. Facing a large fine, points on my clean licence and a possible suspension I was more than worried. Jamie, reassured me and took over. Nearly 2 years from when the ticket was issued, Jamie had the fine reduced, and no suspended licence. I use my car for sales call and that was my biggest worry. Without being able to drive, I would not be able to do my job. Like I stated earlier...he is an Excellent attorney and a great guy. Call him to discuss your situation and see for yourself. Thanks again Jamie... John

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Outperformed my expectations

I received an 11 point moving violation and even though my driving record is spotless there were concerns of license suspension because of well known Staten Island VTC track record. James timed my court appearance masterfully and did all the work managing the process and appearing on my behalf. His a...ctions saved my license, $500 in ticket fines and driver responsibility fines and hours of work on my side.

Posted by Matt | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Vindication!!

Fantastic experience!! I received a ticket for being on cell phone which, in fact was a water bottle that I was drinking from and not a cell phone that I was talking on. Office had no interest in my explanation. James asked for all supporting documents to clearly show that I was not on cell and he ...took it from there. I did not need to worry about anything from that point forward. James patiently worked with courts to return a not guilty decision. I would absolutely recommend his services.

Posted by Xhuljo | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Tickets

Worst lawyer ever!! Never updated me about my case.He lost the case and not told me and I received mail letter from dmv.I was found guilty so I ended up paying for the ticket and his fee. The least they could’ve done is to give me a call and let me know about my situation. Waste of money!

Posted by Nick | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Non-responsive and Unprofessional

James was personally referred to me by a friend, and regardless of that fact, his professionalism was nowhere to be found. James made multiple assurances to me regarding my case, and told me what he figured I wanted to hear. He took his fee, and then promptly disappeared. I called his office 5 times,... never got a hold of him, and left messages for him to call me back. I have heard nothing for well over 8 months now. I emailed him 4 times, not once did he reply. Not a single call or email returned. So, not only did he lie to me about my case, he ignored any attempt of contact whatsoever. I would urge anyone thinking about using this lawyer to take their case elsewhere.

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Zev Goldstein

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamie is absolutely a wonderful attorney to work with. If he lived any closer to upstate New York instead of Staten Island I would get the pleasure of working with him more often."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zev Goldstein

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Stein Wiener & Roth, L.L.P.

Education

1985

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Touro College School of Law

JD

1982

Saint John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

St. John's University

BA

Languages

English

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