Attorneys

James M. Woolsey, III 
New York, New York
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phone (212) 238-4800
fax (212) 238-4848
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Jim Woolsey has been practicing law for over 23 years and has tried more than 30 cases to verdict in the state and federal courts of New York, Connecticut, and Kentucky and has appeared as counsel for parties in litigation in a number of other states.  Jim is frequently asked to handle catastrophic injury cases shortly before trial. He concentrates his practice in the defense of cases involving the Federal Employers' Liability Act, construction accidents/New York Labor Law, employment law, toxic torts, professional liability and premises liability.

Bar Admissions:
New York, 1987
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court Western District of New York
U.S. District Court District of Vermont
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Education:
St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, New York, 1986
J.D.


University of Iowa, 1982
M.A.


Hobart College, 1980
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude


Honors and Awards:
Member, St. John's University Moot Court Board


Best Lawyers in America, Railroad Law, 2009 - 2010


Best Lawyers in New York Area, Railroad Law, 2009 - 2010


Professional Associations and Memberships:
New York State Bar Association
Member


American Bar Association
Member