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Biography
James E. Monroe is a partner at Dupée & Monroe. P.C. where he devotes his practice to representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury litigation including auto accidents, construction accidents, and class action litigation. James also maintains an active criminal defense practice and represents people whose civil rights have been violated.
James received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctorate law degree from Western Michigan Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1996.
In addition to his law practice, James is proud to serve as Chairman of the Foundation Board for Access: Supports for Living. James is also a Member of the Board of Directors for the County of Orange, Foreign Trade Board and the County of Orange, Cornell Cooperative Extension and volunteers as an Assistant Scout Leader for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 63, Goshen, New York.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Criminal Defense
25%
DUI and DWI
25%
Personal Injury
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
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James Edward Monroe's Reviews
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Posted by Darren | January 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you mr. Monroe
Mr. Monroe is an excellent lawyer was proud to have him as my lawyer. He’s honest and straight forward but a pleasure to work with and will make sure he gets the best results
Posted by Jerry | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely the BEST !!!
After meeting with several Law firms, I called Monroe and Dupree…James Monroe took my call while in the barbers chair….These guys are clearly the best….! Our lives were in a frozen state, but they consoled us and went through all the steps we were gonna go through…They take your calls and answer your...
Posted by Roberto | October 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney!
I do not just recommend Dupree & Monroe, but I can assure you that once you've been through their services you will not look elsewhere. Lawyer Monroe responds in a speedy manner. He is an extremely reliable, knowledgeable person. He is an excellent attorney. I couldn't be more pleased and will never ...
Posted by Karolyn | March 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney, Jim Cares
Knowledgeable , confident, supportive, and very professional! Jim makes you feel like you’re his only client. We’ve had excellent results.
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good professional service
Mr. Monroe was available when needed and responded promptly to any inquiries. He successfully resolved my case with no conviction.
James Edward Monroe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim Monroe is smart, tough and experienced. If I needed a personal injury lawyer, I would want him to represent me."
"Jim is an excellent lawyer. We have worked together on several cases and he is thorough and takes excellent depositions. I would trust him with any personal injury case."
"Fantastic attorney in Goshen, and a great referral."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I have known each other for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled criminal and personal injury trial attorney."
"Top notch personal injury attorney."
"Jim has superb case management skills and over two decades of litigation experience in personal injury. I would recommend Jim to anyone in need of personal injury representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jim Monroe is knowledgeable and tenacious in protecting and defending his clients. I would be proud and confident to have him represent me in any matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Monroe has experience in criminal defense and civil litigation."
"James Monroe has co-counseled with our law firm on several occasions. We have always found him to be professional, knowledgeable, responsive and diligent. He worked hard for our clients and ultimately secured excellent settlements for them."
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Experience
Honors
2025
2025 Client Champion Silver, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
America's Most Honored Lawyers - 2024, Americas Most Honored
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Organization
2016
Distinguished Attorney Award, Lawyers.com
2016
Distinguished Board Service Award, Access: Supports for Living
2015
Bronze Pelican Award, Archdiocese of New York
2013
Distinguished Service, Occupations Foundation, Inc
2013
Distinguished Service, Cub Scout Pack 63
2011
Distinguished Service, Occupations Foundation, Inc.
1996
Distinguished Service, County of Kalamazoo Prosecuting Attorney
1994
Blue Book Award - Lawyering Before Trial, Western Michigan University School of Law-
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Assigned Counsel Administrator, Orange County Government
1996 - Present
Owner & Managing Partner, Dupee & Monroe P C
1994 - 1996
Clerk, Michigan Attorney General's Office
1991 - 1993
Clerk, New York Attorney General's Office
1989 - 1991
Clerk, New York State Senate - 39th District
Associations
2015 - Present
Orange County Foreign Trade Zone BoardBoard Member
2014 - Present
New York New Jersey Trail ConferenceMember
2000 - Present
Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Access: Supports For LivingChairperson
2014 - 2017
Cornell University Cooperative ExtensionBoard Member
2013 - 2019
Boy Scouts of America - Troop 63 Goshen, New YorkAss. Scoutmaster
2013 - 2016
Walden Sportsmen's ClubMember
2008 - 2020
Access: Supports For Living Foundation, IncChairmen
2005 - 2013
Goshen Historic Track, IncBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Sherwood v. Hirdt
Mrs. Sherwood was awarded summary judgement on the issue of liability. The case is awaiting trial on the issues of compensatory and punitive damages
Education
1996
Western Michigan University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Albany State University, Albany, New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
Mininsink Valley High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2015
Eagle Court of Award
Scouting Spirit
2015
Board Meeting
Premises Liability
2013
Political Science
A Public Official's First Amendment Rights
2013
Constitutional Law
Searches, Seizures & Developments in the 4th Amendment
2012
Winter Conference
Uniform Strip Search Policies & The Second Circuit's Interpretation of the 4th Amendment
2011
Constitutional Law
Developments-Police Search & Seizure in New York
Publications
2025
2025
2014
Times Herald Record
Middletown Police Lawsuit May Go to Trial in Spring
2014
Times Herald Record
Builders in Port Jervis Say They're Owed $550,000
2014
New York Law Journal
Cole v. Sears, Roebuck & Company
2013
Times Herald Record
McKee Following in Father's Tracks
2013
Times Herald Record
Boys Performed Sex Acts on Bus
2013
New York Law Journal
DeVito v. Sears, Roebuck & Company
2012
Times Herald Record
Driver Gets Two to Six Years for Leaving his Girlfriend to Die on Road in Cornwall
2012
Times Herald Record
Orange County Case Cited in Dissent Against Jail Strip-Searches
2012
Times Herald Record
Sister of Victim Seeks Stiffer Penalties for Unlicensed Driving
2012
Times Herald Record
Man Given Up To 6 Years In Girlfriend's Roadside Death
2012
New York Law Journal
Daudier v. E&S Medical Staffing, Inc.
2012
New York Law Journal
Albano-Plotkin v. Travelers Insurance Company
2011
New York Law Journal
Jackler v. Byrne
2011
New York Law Journal
Ex-Officer's Free-Speech Claim Against City Revived by Circuit
2011
Times Herald Record
Destefano Suit Against Middletown Tossed, But Mayor Gets Settlement Anyway
2011
Times Herald Record
Ex-M'town Cop's Suit Against Bosses is On
2010
Times Herald Record
Walden Settles Suit Accusing Officer of Using Excessive Force
2010
New York Law Journal
Jackler v. Byrne
2009
Times Herald Record
Hospital Sued Over 2006 Suicide
2009
Times Herald Record
Ex-Middletown Cop Says He Was Fired For Telling Truth About Sergeant's Behavior
2009
Times Herald Record
Middletown Chiropractor Pleads Guilty in Molesting Case
2009
Times Herald Record
NYPD Police Woman Names Cop, Walden in Brutality Suit
2008
New York Law Journal
Harden v. Tynatison
2008
Times Herald Record
$1.4M Settlement Ok'd in Fatal Rundown
2008
Times Herald Record
Destefano Suing Middletown Officials Over Prosecution
2008
Times Herald Record
Chiropractor Arraigned on Five Additional Charges of Inappropriate Behavior
2008
Times Herald Record
City Employee Dropped From Destefano Lawsuit
2007
Times Herald Record
Conviction Tossed and "JoJo back" in Appeals Court Ruling
2006
Times Herald Record
Brutality Claim Filed vs. Middletown
2006
Times Herald Record
Acquitted Man Plans to Sue M'town Police
2006
Times Herald Record
Man Files Lawsuit Against Police
2006
Times Herald Record
Middletown Settles Excessive-Force Lawsuit for $400,000
2006
Times Herald Record
Woman Waits For End to Newburgh Sexual Harassment Case
2006
Times Herald Record
Strip Search Policy Sunk
2006
Times Herald Record
Code Chief Ignores Warnings in Harassment Case
2006
Times Herald Record
Bill Cummings, City of Newburgh, Settle Sexual Harassment Suit
2005
Times Herald Record
Drug Flow Bared in Wiretap Game
2005
New York Times
Middletown Mayor is Cleared of Serious Corruption Charges
2005
Times Herald Record
Landlord Takes the Stand
2005
Times Herald Record
Closing Arguments
2005
Times Herald Record
Defense Rests; Mayor Full of Confidence
2005
Times Herald Record
Mayor's Lawyer Grills Cops Over Eight Parking Tickets
2005
Times Herald Record
New Device Can Find Drugs in Jail
2005
Times Herald Record
Suspect Broken Jaw Spurs Cop Suspension
2005
Times Herald Record
Mayor On Trial
2005
Times Herald Record
Judge Slams Officials at Middletown Schools
2005
Times Herald Record
Prosecutor's Old Letter Used to Defend Mayor
2005
Times Herald Record
Strip Search Settlement Near
2005
Times Herald Record
Cop Charged With Perjury
2005
Times Herald Record
Suspect's Broken Jaw Spurs Cop Suspension
2005
Times Herald Record
No Jail Time For Destefano
2005
Times Herald Record
Alleged Stabber to Back Cadet's NYMA Hazing Claim
2004
Times Herald Record
Federal Loan Focus of Grand Jury Probe of Middletown Mayor
2004
Times Herald Record
11-Year Old Girl Suing District Over Suspension
2004
Times Herald Record
Mayor Under Investigation
2004
Times Herald Record
Dogs Are Out For Destefano's Court Appearance
2003
New York Law Journal
Dodge v. County of Orange
2003
Times Herald Record
Ex-Cop Gets Probation
2003
New York Law Journal
Maneely v. City of Newburgh
2003
New York Law Journal
Dodge v. county of Orange
2003
Times Herald Record
Orange Goes to Court to Defend Strip Search
2003
Times Herald Record
Ex-Cop Gets Probation
2003
Times Herald Record
Destefano Parking Tic kets Trial to Go On
2003
Times Herald Record
Lawyers Say Jail Exaggerated Need for Strip Searches
2002
Times Herald Record
Orange County Fights Strip Search Ban
2002
Times Herald Record
City Likely Faces Suit Over Strip Searches
2002
Times Herald Record
Jury Chosen in Guard's Assault on Inmate
2002
Times Herald Record
Judge Curtails Jail's Strip Searches
2002
Times Herald Record
Orange County Fights Strip Search Ban
2002
New York Law Journal
Strip-Search Policy Enjoined as Invasive
2001
Times Herald Record
Law Firm's Study of Sheriff's Office Inspires Lawsuit
2000
Times Herald Record
Court Rules Strip Search Illegal
2000
New York Law Journal
Berkowitz v. County of Orange
2000
New York Law Journal
Huck v. City of Newburgh
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