James Spiess

Retired

After graduating from the St. John’s University School of Law in 1981, James Spiess began practicing law in New York City at a firm that concentrated in trust and estate litigation.  In 1983, he relocated to the East End of Long Island and joined the predecessor to the firm of McNulty-Spiess, P.C.

As of February, 2021, Jim joined EHADP as “of counsel” to the firm, bringing to the firm almost 40 years of estate, commercial and real estate litigation experience, at both trial and appellate levels. 

Jim retired in September, 2026.

Practice Areas

Admissions

New York Bar – 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
U.S. Tax Court

Retired, 2026

Education

St. John’s University (B.S, 1978)
St. John’s School of Law (J.D., 1981)