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James Edward Morris
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Biography
At the Law Office of James Morris, we help personal injury victims in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and throughout New York and have more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. We can help you with your car accident, truck accident, fall down accident, workplace injury or any other type of accidental injury you might have sustained due to the negligence of someone else. Our professional and friendly staff is here to provide the assistance you need during a difficult time.
We have prepared a series of videos for your information. Simply place your cursor on the video for the title of the videos, which include:
What is my case worth?
Child Injuries, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Negligence, Fall Down Accidents,
Dog bites, and Auto Accidents.
These videos are meant to provide information, not legal advice. Please call our office for more information.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
46 years
Car Accident
30%
46 years
Brain Injury
10%
46 years
Trucking Accident
10%
46 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Morris
70 Niagara Street, Suite 404, Buffalo, NY, 14202
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James Edward Morris's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
James Edward Morris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a fine, ethical lawyer who cares deeply for each of his clients. Unlike some personal injury lawyers who take in files and then pass them off to less experienced associates, Jim is attentive to all of his clients' files to be certain that they achieve the benefit of his 30 years of practice experience."
"I have known attorney James Morris for many years and he is a highly skilled and capable trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.James Morris is one of the top personal-injury attorneys in Western New York. I referred several cases to his firm and was very impressed with their attention to detail and resounding success."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known and worked with Jim Morris for many years and I wholeheartedly endorse him based on his integrity, work ethic and the results he obtains for his clients."
"I have known Jim for several years and have always found him to be hard working and courteous to all. He is very well regarded in our legal community and he is always willing to help a fellow lawyer when he can."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work.He is an excellent personal injury attorney of the highest calibur. I refer many people to him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Kathleen Sweet
Medical malpractice lawyer
Michael Rossi
Personal injury lawyer
Steve Boyd
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2021
2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2020
2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2019
2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2018
2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2017
2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2016
2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2015
SuperLawyers Top 50 Upstate New York, SuperLawyers
2015
Legal Elite Top 10 of Western New York, Buffalo Business First
2014
Legal Elite, Buffalo Business First
2014
2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer Upstate New York, SuperLawyers
2013
President, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer Upstate New York, SuperLawyers
2011
Who's Who in the Law, Buffalo Business First
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Who's Who in the Law, Buffalo Business First
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Who's Who in Law, Buffalo Business First
2007
Who's Who in the Law, Buffalo Business First
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founder, Law Offices of James Morris
1988 - 2001
Partner, Morris, Cantor & Barnes
1980 - 1987
Trial Lawyer, Maloney, Gallup, Roach, Brown & McCarthy
Associations
2013 - Present
Western New York Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2005 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lis v. Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems
The case was settled following mediation for a structured settlement with a present value of $825,000.
Brown v. Nationwide
An arbitrator awarded the entire available insurance policy proceeds of $275000. to Mr. Brown
Education
1979
University at Buffalo Law School, New York
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
State University College of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
New York State Bar Association Basic Torts
Tips on Settling Cases Ethically - Lien resolution
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much a NY lawyer can take out legal expenses plus 1/3 from $25,000 Settlement?
07 Aug 2012
Q&A
Can I sue my landlord for falling down stairs inside apartment
03 Dec 2011
Q&A
Can i sue Target for injuries endured during a slip and fall?
20 Nov 2011
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
What Is Your Case Worth?
29 Nov 2011
Video Legal Guide
Child Injuries
29 Nov 2011
Video Legal Guide
Wrongful Death
29 Nov 2011