Lawyer James R. LaVaute, graduated from LeMoyne College, B.S., 1969 Syracuse University, J.D., cum laude, 1972, is now employed by Blitman & King LLP at Franklin Center, Suite 300 443 North Franklin Street Syracuse, NY 13204.

While being a member of Onondaga County, New York State (Member: Labor and Employment Law Section; Executive Committee, 1987-1992) and American (Member, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Chair, 2007-2008, Chair-Elect, 2006-2007, Vice-Chair, 2002-2006, Co-Chair, Section Council Publications Committee, 2002-2004, Council Member, 1995-2002, Institutes and Meetings Committee, 1990-1995; Committee on Development of Law Under the National Labor Relations Act, 1974-, Co-Chair, 1988-1991, Program Co-Chair, 1985-1988) Bar Associations. Fellow: The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Inc., Washington, D.C. (Founding Governor and Fellow, 1995-)., James R. LaVaute is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James R. LaVaute as your lawyer, you should consider whether James R. LaVaute offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James R. LaVaute has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James R. LaVaute's office is located at Syracuse, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James R. LaVaute has been admitted in 1973, New York; 1975, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1977, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1982, U.S. Supreme Court; 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 2004, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit. His or her practice areas include Alternative Dispute Resolution; Benefits Litigation; Fiduciary Responsibility & Investments; Health & Welfare Plans; Labor Litigation; Labor Relations; Multiemployer & Public Plans; Pension Plans; Public Sector Unions.

James R. LaVaute's college and law school education includes LeMoyne College, B.S., 1969, Syracuse University, J.D., cum laude, 1972. Other biographical background includes With over 35 years of experience, James R. LaVaute is at the forefront of representing private and public sector labor unions and engages in a wide variety of proceedings, including contract negotiations, National Labor Relations Board and Public Employment Relations Board cases, arbitration and litigation. Jim is among an elite list of attorneys that have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for ten years or longer.In addition, Jim serves as counsel to multiemployer employee benefit plans in the construction industry. In his role as fund counsel, he provides advice to Trustees and administrators on day-to-day ERISA issues.He is a Founding Governor and Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He served as Chair of the ABA’s Labor and Employment Law Section. He also served as Co-chair of the ABA’s Committee on the Development of the Law under the National Labor Relations Act and was Co-Editor of The Developing Labor Law, Third Edition. He is a frequent presenter at legal programs throughout the country, and has taught in Cornell University’s Extension Division, Labor Studies Program.During his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.Significant Representations• Tried a unit clarification proceeding before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) wherein an order was issued clarifying the collective bargaining unit and petitioned the NLRB for appeal and review of that decision.• Success. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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