James D. Macri focuses his practice on helping a range of commercial clients find innovative, cost-effective ways to resolve their legal disputes through strategies that include litigation, arbitration, or mediation. James handles a wide variety of matters for commercial developers, contractors, property owners, and other clients in the construction industry, including complex construction defect claims, payment and mechanic’s lien matters, and contract disputes, among others.  He regularly advises clients on corporate and transactional issues, including handling high-value transactions, corporate formation, governance, and dissolution.  His practice also includes advising clients on complex environmental regulatory matters and litigation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and others.

During law school, James gained experience as a judicial intern for the Niagara County Court, where he wrote opinions for criminal and civil appeals and participated in court proceedings and conferences.