James Vasquez

Associate

James Vasquez is an Associate at Clausen Miller's New York Office.  He concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation involving casualty liability, first-party property insurance, insurance coverage matters, and he defends businesses in tort suits involving complex business claims.

Mr. Vasquez handles transactional matters for businesses and professionals including formation, mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity placements.

 Additionally, he handles litigation counseling involving complex contracts actions and arbitrations. His counseling advice also extends to start-up companies in the biotechnology and telecommunications industry, advising them on various transactional issues such as distribution, employment, entity formation agreements, and other small business issues related to the raising of capital and commercialization.

Prior to joining the firm Mr. Vasquez was an associate at Garson DeCorato & Cohen, LLP in 2007, where he defended hospitals, physicians and their practices in the area of medical malpractice litigation. In addition, Mr. Vasquez was a former prosecutor at the Kings County District Attorney’s office.  During his four years of employment with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, he successfully prosecuted and tried over 12 jury trials to verdict on behalf of the citizens of Brooklyn, New York.

Education

  • J.D. Touro Law, 2002
  • B.A. New York University, 1998

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

  • District of New Jersey

Organization Affiliations

  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • New York State Bar Association

  • New Jersey Technology Council, Service Member