Background
Furey, James Michael was born on May 2, 1927 in East Rockaway, New York, United States. Son of Francis Leo and Loretta (Kenney) Furey.
Furey, James Michael was born on May 2, 1927 in East Rockaway, New York, United States. Son of Francis Leo and Loretta (Kenney) Furey.
Bachelor, St. John's University, 1951. Juris Doctor, St. John's University, 1957.
Worked at Furey & Furey, Professional Corporation (Hempstead, New York) specializing in Casualty Insurance Law, Litigation, Trial and Appellate Practice. Admitted to the bar, 1957, New New York Author: "Trends in Malpractice," Nassau Lawyer, 1974.
"Cross Examination of Medical Witnesses," Nassau Lawyer, 1974.
Member: Nassau County (Director, 1985-1991) and New York State Bar Associations. Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman, 1980-1981).
Metropolitan Trial Lawyers Association. Brooklyn-Manhattan Trial Lawyers Association.
Defense Association of New New York
American Judicature Society. The firm was founded in 1968. A major portion of the firm"s work has been tort defense for insurance carriers and self-insured institutions.
Such work includes medical malpractice, products liability, labor law and other matters.
The firm serves clients and practices in the courts throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Candidate Mayor, Village of Mineola, 1974. With United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member American Board Professional Liability (treasurer since 1990), Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers (president 1980-1981), Nassau County Bar Association (board directors 1986-1989), New York State Bar Trial Lawyers (chairman malpractice section since 1990, spokesman legislation committee 1973, spokesman legislation hearing 1986), North Hills Country Club (board governors 1992), Bay View Oaks Association (president 1972).
Married Dolores Solosky, August 4, 1956. Children: James, Dennis, Kathleen Furey Tran, Sheila Furey O'Malley.