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Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.Attorney
Vanessa Elaine James
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Vanessa Elaine James

4.7
16 reviews

210 New Road, Suite 12, Linwood, NJ 08221 + 2 locations

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Public Officials Liability and 12 more

About Vanessa Elaine James

Peer Review Rating

AV Preeminent© Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Biography

Law Clerk to the Honorable Michael R. Connor, J.S.C. 2005-2006

Chief Justice Wake Forest Moot Court Board 2004-2005

Independent Investigations

Supervisor & Employee Training

Update Policies & Procedures

On-Call Employment Advice

Reasonable Rates

Honors and Awards

Order of the Barristers (national honor society recognizing excellence in trial & appellate advocacy)

E. McGruder Faris Memorial Award (given to the student who has exhibited high standards of character, leadership, & scholarship, May 2005)

Memberships

Member of the District IV Ethics Committee

Member of the Vincent S. Haneman American Inn of Court

Member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) - AWI is a professional membership association for attorneys, human resource professionals and private investigators who conduct, manage, or have a professional interest in workplace investigations. AWI members promote and enhance the quality of impartial workplace investigations.

 

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Silver Client Champion
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Vanessa Elaine James got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Vanessa Elaine James got this award in 2021

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Professional Liability
Posted by anonymous
February 05, 2013
Hired Attorney Vanessa Elaine James

Ms. James listened "actively" and explained my situation under the law and took effective action.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
January 29, 2013
Hired Attorney Vanessa Elaine James

I am currently the Chief of Police for a large police department in N.J. During my tenure as the Chief I have been involved in numerous Federal Civil litigation cases along with other commanders in the department.Vanessa James has represented myself and several commanders against false civil rights claims. In all the cases myself and the commanders faced punitive damage awards which could of ranged in the millions. Fortunately Vanessa James was tenacious defending us from these false claims.

 
Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2013
Hired Attorney Vanessa Elaine James

Completely professional and reliable.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 10
    • Employment Law
    • Public Officials Liability
    • Hostile Work Environment
    • Workplace Discrimination
    • Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Age Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Reverse Discrimination
    • Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Whistleblower Protection

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, New Jersey
    2005, Pennsylvania
    2005, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wake Forest University School of Law
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Colorado State University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    summa cum laude

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Attorney at Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
4.7
16 reviews

210 New Road, Suite 12Linwood, NJ 08221U.S.A.

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Fax: 609-601-8577

91 Circle AvenuePitman, NJ 08071U.S.A.

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1 Eves Drive, Suite 111Marlton, NJ 08053U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Pitman, NJ

91 Circle AvenuePitman, NJ 08071U.S.A.

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Marlton, NJ

1 Eves Drive, Suite 111Marlton, NJ 08053U.S.A.

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    Yes, Vanessa Elaine James is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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    Vanessa Elaine James is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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