New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: James Michael Maloney
- Experience: 29 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Maritime Law, Appeals & Appellate, Civil Rights ...
- Jurisdictions: New Jersey, New York
- Website: http://nunchakulaw.blogspot.com
Education
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New York University School of Law
LL.M. (2004) | Federalism & Federal Systems (2004)
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Fordham University School of Law
J.D. (1995) | Member, Fordham Law Review (1995)
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State University of New York - Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler
B.S. (1980) | Marine Business & Commerce; Humanities (1980)
Experience
- Volunteer Mediator: U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y. (2011 - Current)
- Solo Practitioner: Law Office of James Maloney (1999 - Current)
- Editor, Fort Schuyler MARINER: Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association, Inc. (2003 - 2008)
- Associate: Kirlin, Campbell & Keating (1996 - 1999)
- Associate: Burlingham Underwood LLP (1995 - 1996)
- Paramedic: Saint Vincent’s Hospital (1987 - 1995)
- Licensed Deck Officer: U.S. Merchant Marine (1980 - 1987)
Associations
- Maritime Law Association of the United States: Member (1996 - Current)
- Marine Society of the City of New York: Member (1996 - Current)
- Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association: Member (1996 - Current)
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York: Member (1996 - 2016)
Jurisdictions
- New Jersey (Since 1997)
- New York (Since 1996)
- Supreme Court of the United States (Since 2001)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Since 2000)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (Since 2002)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Since 2005)
- U.S. Court of International Trade (Since 2001)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut (Since 1999)
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (Since 1997)
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Since 1996)
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Since 2015)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida (Since 2012)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Since 2001)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (Since 2007)
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Since 1996)
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- International Law: Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Contact Info
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Biography
I have been practicing as an independent attorney since 1999, following my tenure at two well-established maritime law firms in New York City. My current legal focus primarily revolves around federal litigation, particularly in the realms of maritime and constitutional law. I am notably recognized for initiating a personal constitutional challenge against New York's prohibition on owning the martial arts tool called the nunchaku ("nunchucks"). This case, initiated in 2003, remains ongoing as of November 2015, the date of this revision. Throughout my career, I have advocated for numerous individuals in state and federal courts to uphold their constitutional rights pertaining to nunchaku and other prohibited weapons such as the "black cat keychain" and the so-called "gravity knife." I continue to provide legal representation to individuals and businesses in maritime and commercial disputes, and, when required, offer criminal defense services. Since 2011, I have volunteered as a mediator at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In both litigation and mediation, my focus is on finding solutions rather than escalating conflicts.