Since the day he was “sworn in” as an attorney in Brooklyn, New York in 2001, James J. Sexton’s skills as a trial lawyer and courtroom advocate have rapidly thrust him into the forefront of the New York State family landscape. Described by some as a “compassionate and dedicated advocate” and others as a “courtroom gunslinger” or “the sociopath you want on your side,” Sexton has captured the attention of the New York legal community and the results he obtains for his clients, in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, speak for themselves.Sexton has intentionally focused his practice on divorce and family law since his graduation Fordham Law School. In addition to his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) he has a Master of Arts degree from New York University where he focused his graduate studies on persuasive speech and propaganda. After nearly two decades of refining his skills as a trial lawyer in the Courtrooms of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Rockland, Westchester and Orange Counties, Sexton’s legal skills and confidence in the courtroom earned him his place in the top 1% of family law attorneys practicing in New York. In 2018, upon the release of his first book, Sexton added #1 bestselling author, television personality and sought-after podcast guest/public speaker to his resume: his penchant for verbal gymnastics and no-holds-barred approach to argument thrusting him into the national spotlight.
Known for his intensity, focus and discipline, Sexton wakes up at 4:00am every day (including weekends) to meditate, drink pu-ehr tea, work out and immediately begin executing his next “moves” in the never ending chess match of family law. An admitted “computer geek” since the 1980’s Sexton keeps his practice on the cutting edge of technology at all times: using the latest cross platform applications to facilitate his “lightning fast” response time without sacrificing his OCD enforced attention to detail.
Sexton serves a diverse but select roster of clients that includes everything from “Fortune 500” CEO’s, world renowned surgeons, entertainment personalities and high end financial professionals to law enforcement, teachers and stay-at-home moms. Relentless in and out of the courtroom, Sexton ensures that each and every case he agrees to take on is given the personalized attention it deserves.
A longtime advocate for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ individuals and families, Sexton has served for nearly twenty years as a Consulting Attorney for Lambda Legal and a popular speaker at the annual “Lavender Law” Conference (the largest national symposium for LGBT legal issues).
- LicenseLicensed in New York
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
Currently Registered - Honors2016 - Notable, Martindale-Hubbell2015 - Top Lawyer, New York Magazine2009 - Top 10 New Jersey Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyer under 45, Ten Leaders2003 - Forty Under Forty, Rockland Business Association
- Work Experience2001 - Present Founding Partner, Law Offices of James J. Sexton, PC
- Sample of Legal CasesM.K. v. A.K. -
RECORD SETTING COUNSEL FEE AWARD.S.C. v. H.B. -
MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE GRANTED.Belle v. DeMilia -
PETITIONER/MOTHER ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT - Associations2004 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Member2001 - Present
Rockland County Bar Association - Member2001 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member2001 - Present
Law Guardian Panel - Member - Education2001 - Fordham University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor1997 - New York University - MA - Masters
- Speaking Engagements2016 - You Be The Judge : Domestic Violence in Family Court - Rockland County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee2007 - Public Speaking - Rockland Community College (RCC)2006 - Issues & Ethics - Ramapo College of New Jersey2005 - Constitutional Issues in Family Law - St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC)1999 - Various Undergraduate Courses - New York University
- Publications2000 - ETC: The Journal of General Semantics
Metaphor and Mortality : The Semantics of Death and Dying - LanguagesEnglish - Native / Fluent
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