James M.
Wicks
Commercial Litigation
Partner
Hauppauge & Uniondale
T: 516-227-0617
jwicks@farrellfritz.com jwicks@farrellfritz.com
About James
James M. Wicks represents large and small businesses and individuals in disputes in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediation involving a variety of commercial, business, and real estate disputes. In addition to conducting corporate internal investigations, Jim also regularly litigates and counsels law firms and attorneys on ethics, malpractice, and professionalism issues.
He is an adjunct professor of law at St. John’s University School of Law, and serves as the firm’s general counsel.
Credentials
Education
- St. John’s University School of Law
- Wheeling College
Affiliations & Appointments
- Federal Bar Council’s Central Islip U. S. Courthouse Committee Chair
- EDNY Litigation Advisory Committee, Chair
- NYSBA’s Section on Commercial and Federal Litigation, Former Chair
- New York State Federal Judicial Council Advisory Committee, Member
- New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law, Member
- S.D.N.Y./ E.D.N.Y. Joint Committee on Local Rules, Member
- New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Task Force on the State of Our Courthouses, Member
- NYS Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Tenth Judicial District
- Life Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation
- New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Former Co-Chair
- International Association of Independent Private Sector Inspectors General (IAIPSIG)
- Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Past President
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee (2009 – 2015)
- EDNY Grievance Advisory Committee, Member
Articles & Advisories
Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts – 5th Edition
Farrell Fritz partner James Wicks wrote the chapter on Teaching Litigation Skills in the book “Commercial Litigation in New York…
December 22, 2020
Journal of the New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law
James M. Wicks, partner, moderated a segment at the NYS Judicial Institute of Professionalism’s Statewide convocation held this past April.…
October 31, 2019
Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts (4th ED.) Edited By Robert L. Haig
James M. Wicks, partner, wrote this book review. Four years ago, I reviewed Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts (3d…
November 16, 2018
Exploring New Rule Changes in Commercial Disputes
Reprinted with permission from New York Law Journal, January 25, 2016 edition. The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section continues to play…
January 27, 2016
Third-Party Litigation Funding Explored by the Section
Reprinted with permission from the NYSBA Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Newsletter, Summer/Fall 2013, Vol. 19, No. 2, published by the New…
September 25, 2013
Federal Practice Update – Some Recent Procedural Decisions
This month we review three recent decisions rendered by Judges of the Eastern District of New York, Alfonse D’Amato Courthouse.…
May 21, 2008
Federal Practice Update – Four Decisions from the Eastern District
This article was reprinted with permission from The Suffolk Lawyer Four Decisions from the Eastern District – Title VII Summary…
November 01, 2006
Federal Practice Update — Decisions of Interest From the Federal Courthouse
This month we review three decisions rendered by the Judges of the Eastern District of New York, Alfonse D’Amato Courthouse.…
January 01, 2005
Federal Practice Update — Isopure Name Fails to Reign Supreme
This month we review three decisions rendered by the Judges of the Eastern District of New York, Alfonse D’Amato Courthouse.…
September 01, 2004
Federal Practice Update – Recent Decisions From The Federal Court
This month we review four decisions rendered by the Judges of the Eastern District of New York, Central Islip Courthouse,…
April 01, 2004
Federal Practice Update
This month we review three decisions rendered by the Judges of the Eastern District of New York, Alfonse D’Amato Courthouse.…
February 01, 2004
Thou Shall Obey All Laws
An “obey all laws” provision is commonplace in franchise agreements. Breach of that obligation may justify termination of the franchise,…
September 01, 2003
Location, Location, Location!
On Sept. 24, 2002, Governor Pataki signed a law1 designed to simplify the process of obtaining discovery from non-party witnesses.…
December 10, 2002
New Law Impacts On Internet Branding
Since the explosion of the commercial Internet in the mid-1990s, companies and individuals have occasionally found their trademarks or names…
April 17, 2000
News
40 yrs. later, rivals’ ugly Model Wars are back in fashion
James Wicks, partner at Farrell Fritz was mentioned in an article from New York Post in the September 8, 2017…
September 11, 2017
Technology on Trial
Judges, attorneys have mixed views on IT in the courtroom. James Wick is quoted in this article: James Wicks, a…
March 28, 2017
Understanding the Specifics of a Business Divorce
Breaking up is hard to do, so Uniondale-based law firm Farrell Fritz has set up a practice group to make…
June 30, 2016
Farrell Fritz Counsels Disputing Partners with Business Divorce Practice Group
The attached advertorial, published in the May 27, 2016 issue of Long Island Business News, discusses the launch of Farrell Fritz’s…
June 02, 2016
Social Media Law & Policy Report™
Jim Wicks was quoted in the Bloomberg BNA publications article entitled ” New York Considering: Changes to Social Media Jury Instructions”.…
March 11, 2016
On the Move: John McEntee & James Wicks Selected for Inclusion in the 2009 Super Lawyers-Corporate Counsel Edition
April 10, 2009
Wicks & Zerykier Successfully Argue Inapplicability of Liquidated Damages Clause to Consequential Damages Claim
December 22, 2008
NYLJ News in Brief: James M. Wicks Named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
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Big Payment for Roslyn Schools
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Neighbors in Court: Property Owner Wins Damages in Suit Over Cleared Trees
Steven N. Davi and James M. Wicks obtained a favorable verdict for a property owner in East Hampton, NY. The…
July 27, 2004
Press Releases
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
November 04, 2020
Four Farrell Fritz Partners Receive Top Awards
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that John J. Barnosky and Robert E. Sandler both received the Best Lawyers in…
October 04, 2019
29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 29 attorneys selected to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 17, 2019
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 13, 2018
31 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 31 attorneys selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 20, 2017
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2016 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 21, 2016
Farrell Fritz Launches Business Divorce Practice Group
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the launch of the firm’s Business Divorce practice group. Led by Peter A. Mahler,…
June 06, 2016
James M. Wicks of Farrell Fritz Selected to 2015 New York – Metro Super Lawyers Top 100 List
Farrell Fritz congratulates James M. Wicks on being selected to the 2015 New York – Metro Super Lawyers Top 100…
October 01, 2015
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2015 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 16, 2015
James M. Wicks and Jeremy M. Corapi Receive New York State Bar Association Appointments
Effective June 1, 2015, James M. Wicks will begin his one-year term as Chair of the NYSBA’s Commercial & Federal…
May 20, 2015
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization to Honor James M. Wicks
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that James M. Wicks, a partner in the firm’s commercial litigation department, will be…
April 14, 2015
James M. Wicks Appointed Chair of the United States District Court’s Eastern District of New York’s Civil Litigation Committee
James M. Wicks, a partner in Farrell Fritz’s commercial litigation department, was recently appointed Chair of the United States District…
December 17, 2014
James M. Wicks Named to Top 100 List by New York Metro Super Lawyers
Farrell Fritz is proud to congratulate partner James M. Wicks on his recognition as a Top 100 New York – Metro…
October 14, 2014
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys named to the 2014 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 23, 2014
James M. Wicks Named Among the “Best of the Best”
Farrell Fritz warmly congratulates partner James M. Wicks on being named to the Top 100 New York – Metro Super…
November 06, 2013
Farrell Fritz Attorneys to Receive Long Island Business News’ “Leadership in Law” Awards
Farrell Fritz warmly congratulates Thomas J. Killeen, James M. Wicks, Jordan S. Linn and Katherine A. Heptig on being selected…
October 21, 2013
James M. Wicks of Farrell Fritz Appointed to the New York Federal-State Judicial Council’s Advisory Group
James M. Wicks, a commercial litigation partner, has been appointed to the New York Federal-State Judicial Council’s Advisory Group, effective…
February 12, 2013
Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten partners and one counsel on being selected for the 2012 New York Super Lawyers – Metro…
October 11, 2012
Farrell Fritz Partners Named to the New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Farrell Fritz congratulates seven partners on being selected for inclusion on the New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition…
October 27, 2011
Farrell Fritz Partner, James M. Wicks, Elected Chairman of the Long Island Museum Board
Farrell Fritz, P.C. is proud to announce that, effective July 1, 2011, partner, James M. Wicks, has been elected Chairman…
July 14, 2011
Farrell Fritz Launches Commercial Litigation Blog
Farrell Fritz, P.C. recently launched its third blog, New York Commercial Division Case Compendium (www.nycommdivcompendium.com). Weekly blog posts briefly summarize…
November 12, 2010
Five Farrell Fritz Partners Named to 2010 Super Lawyers List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five attorneys on being selected for inclusion in the 2010 New York Super Lawyers®. The five partners…
October 15, 2010
James M. Wicks Appointed to the New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law
Congratulations to Farrell Fritz partner, James M. Wicks, on his recent appointment by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to the New…
April 28, 2010
Five Partners Named to 2009 Super Lawyers List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five attorneys on being selected for inclusion in 2009 New York Super Lawyers® – Metro Edition. The…
October 16, 2009
John P. McEntee & James M. Wicks Recognized as Top Attorneys in Business Litigation
March 09, 2009
James M. Wicks Nominated for a Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America
July 10, 2008
Pro Bono
Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Sports Association
Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Sports Association (NAWSA) is a non-profit organization. Their mission is to provide, promote and develop access to…
January 01, 2010
Recognition
Super Lawyers—New York Metro
Top 100 List 2013–2017; 2019
Super Lawyers—New York Metro
Business Litigation 2008–Present
Super Lawyers—Corporate Counsel Edition
Top Attorney in Business Litigation 2009
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Review Rating
Nassau County Bar Association
2016 Access to Justice Pro Bono Award
Ward Melville Heritage Organization
2015 Jewels & Jeans Dinner Honoree
LI Pulse Magazine
2012 Top Legal Eagle—Commercial Litigation
Community Work
Jim is chair of the board of the Teigerman School, formerly known as the School for Language and Communication Development. He also is a member of the board of the Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Sports Association and the former chair of the board of the Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages.