Background
Coffey, James J. was born on November 14, 1944 in Plattsburgh, New York, United States.
Coffey, James J. was born on November 14, 1944 in Plattsburgh, New York, United States.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). University of Connecticut (Master of Business Administration, 1969). Suffolk University Law School (Juris Doctor, 1974).
Admitted to the bar, 1975, New York and United States. District Court, Northern District of New New York 1984, United States. Supreme Court.
Associate Professor, School of Business and Economics, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 1990.
Author: "Plain Language Probate: Participant 2," Strictly Business, November, 1993. "Plain Language Probate: Participant 3," Strictly Business, March, 1994.
"Demystifying Probate," Strictly Business, September, 1993. "What to Consider When Giving Your Home to your Child," Strictly Business, August, 1992.
"Preserving the Homestead in the Age of Medicaid and Nursing Homes," New York State Bar Journal, Volume 60, Number.
2, February, 1988. "Tax Implications of a "Simple" House Closing," New York State Bar Journal, Volume 57, Number. 8, December, 1985; "Tax Filing Status and Divorce-Protecting a Client"s Tax Filing Status," New York State Bar Journal, Volume 56, Number.
5, July 1984, republished, The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles, March, 1985.
"Why Partnership Agreements Must be in Writing," Hoard"s Dairyman, January, 1981. "The Investment Tax Credit on Equipment Leases," The Practical Lawyer, Volume 26, Number. 6, September, 1980; "Saving Taxes by Reserving a Life Estate when Making Gifts," New York Bar Journal, 1989.
Assistant County Attorney, 1992-1993.
Chazy Town Attorney, 1978. Member: Clinton County and New York State (Member, Sections on: Tax Law.
Trusts and Estates) Bar Associations. Major clients of James J. Coffey: Graystone Materials, Incorporated.
North Slope Ski Shops, Incorporated.
G & G Tire Company. Town of Chazy. Collin-McBride, Incorporated. Lapier-Villeneuve, Incorporated.
Rabideau Grocery, Incorporated.
Rowe & Rascoe Realty, Incorporated. Partisan Ventures, Incorporated.
Member: Clinton County and New York State (Member, Sections on: Tax Law. Trusts and Estates) Bar Associations.