Background
Personius, James E. was born on July 23, 1908 in Elmira, New York, United States.
Personius, James E. was born on July 23, 1908 in Elmira, New York, United States.
Union University (Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineer, 1930). Albany Law School of Union College (Juris Doctor, 1933).
Worked at Personius, Prechtl, Mattison, Palmer & Brockway (Elmira, New York) specializing in General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Casualty Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Domestic Relations and Matrimonial, Elder Law, Municipal, Negligence, Probate, Real Estate, Social Security, Taxation, Trust and Estate Planning, Wills and Workers Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1933, New New York
County Attorney, 1943-1973.
Member: New York State (Chairman, Municipal Law Section, 1964-1965) and American Bar Associations. The firm traces its roots back to 1952, when it was established by James East. Personius and Thomas J. Sullivan.
The names have changed over the years but the firm has maintained a general practice with an emphasis on workers compensation, defense and insurance defense. The firm represents clients throughout Allegany, Steuben, Tompkins, Broome and Schuyler counties.
The firm"s support staff consists of a paralegal, legal secretaries and a working relationship with a number of healthcare professionals.
The firm is committed to full service representation of corporate and individual clients.
Member: New York State (Chairman, Municipal Law Section, 1964-1965) and American Bar Associations.