James Patrick Evans

Mr. Evans concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, and education law. His commercial litigation practice includes the representation of a variety of business clients regarding contractual disputes, injunctive relief, matters raising questions of constitutional due process, regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, as well as risk management. Mr. Evans also represents a number of insurance carriers concerning coverage and compliance issues. He also provides extensive litigation support to utility clients concerning regulatory matters, including issues regarding compliance with the New York Public Service Law, the regulations of the New York Public Service Commission, and Utility Tariffs. He has represented a number of educational institutions regarding matters pertaining to disabled students, student discipline, constitutional law, labor and employment issues, regulatory compliance, collective-bargaining and labor arbitration, construction litigation, and several other areas, complimented by the firm’s full Practice Groups. His experience also includes insurance coverage and defense litigation, municipal law, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Evans is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education at Le Moyne College, where he teachers Masters level courses in education law, human resources, and collective bargaining.