×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔
James E. Morris
Pro

James E. Morris

5.0
3 reviews

120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240, Rochester, NY 14623

Estates and Mediation

About James E. Morris

Morris and Morris awarded Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" honors - Best Lawyers 2013 Edition; James Morris awarded Tier 1 Mediation honors - Best Lawyers 2012 Edition. Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, 2002. Magistrate of the Year, New York State Magistrates Association. Lead Author: Village, Town and District Courts in New York Practice Guide, West Publishing Company, 1995; Annual Updates, 1996. Author: Victim Aftershock, 1983; You Can Win Big in Small Claims Court, 1981. Program Chair, "How to Evaluate and Settle a Personal Injury Claim," Monroe County Bar Association Litigation Section; "Settlement Techniques in Personal Liability Cases," Monroe County Bar Association. Lecturer, "The Winning Solution," Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber LLP, Buffalo, New York. Adjunct Professor, Monroe Community College Rochester, New York. Formerly with Brighton, New York Town Justice, 1972-2005. Acting City Court Judge, appointed by District Administrative Supreme Court Justice, Rochester, New York, 1977. Senior Faculty, New York State Office of Court Administration. Member, The American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects. Past President and Past Director of Education and Training, New York State Magistrates Association. Founder, Panel of Peers Youth Jury Program. Member, Criminal Procedure Law Advisory Committee, Unified Court System. Past President, Monroe County Magistrates Association. Assistant District Attorney, Town Courts in Monroe County.

 

James E. Morris (Rochester, New York) View website

Awards

Silver Client Champion
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
Champion Badge Silver
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

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

James E. Morris 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.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

James E. Morris got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for James E.

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
5.0
See All Reviews
3
Showing 1-3 of 3 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
67%
4 stars
33%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.7
Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 31, 2018
Hired Attorney

Debbie and James are professional, compassionate and dedicated Lawyers. They are the first lawyers I have met with integrity and tenacity. They will fight for your cause as if it were their own. They fought for me and never took no for an answer to get what was just for my case. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and passion. They are by far the best in the field.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2014
Hired Attorney

Deborah Morris Field and James Morris are excellent attorneys. Their conscientiousness, dedication, and commitment to representing the best interests of their clients at all times is exemplary. Their patience, support, and understanding in guiding their clients through the personsl injury legal process is outstanding. They are very thorough in investigating all aspects of a case and explaining them to the client in an understandable manner. They are very considerate of the client's concerns.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2018
Hired Attorney

Jim Morris has helped my family with many things over the years. He made the wills for my husband and myself and helped so much when my husband passed away. He has also helped with real estate problems and most recently he and Deborah Fields helped with a personal injury claim. I would recommend them to anyone in need of legal help.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Other 1
    • Estates

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1967, New York
    U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Monroe County (Chair, Alternatives to Dispute Resolution Committee) and New York State (Member, Tort Insurance and Compensation Law Section) Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1967
    LL.B.
    Political Science
    Other Education
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1964
    B.A.
    Political Science

Contact James E. Morris

Partner at Morris & Morris Attorneys
5.0
3 reviews

120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240Rochester, NY 14623U.S.A.

Show on map
Fax: 585-292-5793
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Email James E. Morris

Case type is required.
A valid zip code is required.
A valid city is required.
State is required.
Country is required.
Outside the US or Canada?
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

Contact Information

First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
City:
State:
Country:
Case Description:
Contact Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Return to Profile

Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James E. Morris was admitted in 1967 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, James E. Morris has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, James E. Morris has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James E. Morris attended Syracuse University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Morris & Morris Attorneys was established in 1926.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions