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James R Lisa

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

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Law Offices of James R Lisa

Law Offices of James R Lisa

Jersey City, NJ

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James R Lisa's Reviews

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2.5 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Never answered a phone call, kept me in the dark

Never answered a phone call, never discussed the case with me, took extra money for an expert oppenion, but I never knew a thing, I still don't know my options,nor what will happen to me.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Poor representation

After hiring this lawyer he was late to court and I had to call looking for him and got little explanation and no apology. He didn't send me a crucial motion filed against me in my case & therefore I never knew about it since the court never sent me direct notification. He never responded to the cour...t either & then sent me a copy of judges decision weeks later when it was past the legal date for me to respond.Therefore he is in my opinion lacking in his legal business ethics. Too many good lawyers to choose from out there.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recent Client

I hired him and personally I did not like that he appeared late for court(1hr),never calls to update on outcome, and I never received my legal documentation from my case. I called 5 times and still never received paperwork so I finally went to the courthouse myself. I did not like foul language used ...by him either. The office front desk was not professional in my opinion. He's a nice guy but do your homework before hiring any attorney.

Posted by Michelle | November 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

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He was hired for a bail reduction. He kept inquiring for my family to obtain additional records that would help the defendant have their bail reduced. WE kept obtaining the different documents he was requiring, WE did the leg work. WE would call him to get a status update, he never called us. FInally..., he said the bail reduction request did not yield any bail reduction. We demanded documentation stating this, he said he had no such document. Went to his office to get the original documents we provided and his secretary said he was not there and she would meet us in the hallway to give us the papers. How outrageous!! We didn't pay for his services in the hallway! Another patron was buzzed in and we were able to gain entry and Attorney Lisa was inthe office! Not only this but when dealing with a bailsbond agency they called to inquire about the case and the records show that there was no bail reduction hearing!! We demanded our money back to no avail.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Censure issued in NJ, 2008

updated on 08/30/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2001

updated on 08/30/2013

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in NJ, 1999

updated on 08/30/2013

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in NJ, 1998

updated on 08/30/2013

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Admonition issued in NJ, 1995

updated on 12/11/2014

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

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