James D. Linnan

James D. Linnan is a Managing Partner and trial lawyer at Linnan & Associates whose practice focuses on medical malpractice, serious personal injury law, and New York State Liquor Authority matters. He has devoted his career to civil and criminal litigation and now concentrates on representing people who have suffered significant injuries. His work includes claims arising from medical negligence, workplace accidents, chemical exposure, motor vehicle accidents, and other forms of negligence across New York.

James earned his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University and his B.S. from Northeastern University. His legal education provided the foundation for a litigation career centered on courtroom advocacy, case preparation, and complex injury claims. Over decades in practice, he has built experience handling matters that combine medical, technical, and factual issues, while also advising clients in the hospitality industry on liquor licensing and regulatory concerns effectively today.

James has tried more than 150 cases to verdict in state and federal courts in New York and Vermont. His official profile reports several verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million for clients injured by medical malpractice, workplace accidents, chemical exposure, motor vehicle crashes, and other negligence. He has also represented the hospitality industry for more than 30 years and serves as counsel to the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association.

James D. Linnan is admitted in New York and Florida, as well as several federal courts, including the US Supreme Court. His professional involvement includes the American Board of Trial Advocates, New York State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Capital District Trial Lawyers Association. He has also lectured on medical malpractice, civil trial tactics, premises liability, liquor liability, economic damages, and trial advocacy for professional legal organizations across the country.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Linnan & Associates
• Member, New York State Bar Association (1973 – Present)
• Member, The Florida Bar (1986 – Present)
• National Board Member, Diplomat-American Board of Trial Advocates-National (1994 – Present)
• President, Albany Chapter-American Board of Trial Advocates (1997-1998)
• President, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (1995 – 1996)
• Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (2004 – Present)
• Member, American Association for Justice (1976 – Present)
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2011 – Present)
• Member, Albany County Bar Association
• Member, Columbia County Bar Association
• Member, Warren County Bar Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Former Board Member, Albany Boys Club
• Vice Chairman, Albany Parking Authority
• Member, New York State Defenders Association
• Founding Member, Albany Ronald McDonald House

Licensed State

• New York
• Florida

Education

• Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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