James J. Gascon

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James J. Gascon: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

James J. Gascon is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He started his career at the Firm in 1986.

Jim has built the focus of his practice on providing general counsel to corporate organizations, brands, and not-for-profit organizations, active civil litigation – including personal injury plaintiff and defense work, insurance coverage interpretation and litigation, and court-appointed receiverships. He has built a substantial practice in the area of fire loss litigation, and has received Level One Fire Origin and Cause Determination training from the State of New York.

Jim also possesses a great deal of experience in providing representation to municipalities, representing town boards, planning boards, zoning boards, and serving as the Attorney for the Town of Marcellus and the Town of Spafford.

Jim also serves as Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s Litigation practice group chair.
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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Article 78 Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Fire Loss Litigation
  • General Business Counseling and Business Formations and Transactions
  • General Litigation
  • General Municipal Counseling
  • Insurance Coverage and Regulation
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Insurance Defense
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Zoning, Land Use and Development

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Cortland, B.A., magna cum laude, 1983
Law School Attended:
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, New York; United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Memberships:
New York State Trial Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association.
ISLN:
907178505

Peer Reviews

4.1/5.0 (4 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.1/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.0/5.0

  • Communication

    3.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 12/04/14 in Municipal Labor Law

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/05/13 in Litigation

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/28/11 in Insurance Coverage

    My experience with Jim Gascon is limited, but I know he is very knowledgeable about insurance coverage questions. In my experience, he has no been responsive in terms of answering phone calss or letters. While I have stated he meets the general ethi... Read more

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  • 2.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/08/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Jim is not timely in his comunnications with fellow attorneys. He can be diffcult to reach, even via email. He also has a bad habit of speaking before thinking @ a deposition or during the argument of a motion. His written product leaves quite a bit... Read more

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