Articles::Rochester Real Estate Attorney :: James J. Cummings III, Attorney at Law

Articles - Rochester Real Estate Tips

By James J. Cummings III

Here are useful articles covering a wide range of real estate tips, tactics, mistakes, and opportunities.

Mistakes to Avoid When Signing Residential Real Estate Contracts

Article reveals mistakes that I often see being made when people sign real estate contracts for residential rela estate...

First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Article details exactly how the first-time homebuyer credit works, why you should take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, and the helpful facts you need to know.

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying REO's - Commercial Real Estate Advice

When REO buyers bring in contracts that they have already signed for REO properties, it may be too late to make important changes, since most REO contracts are one sided This article delves into mistakes to avoid when buying REO's

Asset Protection for Rochester Landlords

Today’s insurance policies include a growing list of exclusions intended to reduce the items for which insurance companies must provide coverage, which puts Rochester real estate invesotrs at risk and exposed. This article is for landlords and investors and explains the dangers...

Rochester Real Estate Asset Protection 101

People often think of “asset protection” as the hiding of assets in off-shore accounts, forming “dummy” corporations and operating in the shadows. This article reveals why asset protection makes good sense for every owner of Rochester real estate...

Mistakes to Avoid When Signing Residential Real Estate Contracts Part 2

In Part 1, we talked about some of the basic aspects of choosing the right contract forms and the fundamental information to be included. Here I will give you some brief tips on other portions of a good residential real estate contract.

rochester real estate lawyer

"You are among the most highly qualified. Just 5% of all law firms in America benefit from this advantage."

That's what Martindale-Hubbell says about the AV rating (the highest rating you can receive) that they gave to me based on my legal expertise.

James J. Cummings III achieved expert author status for Legal Real Estate Articles at the world's largest article directory, ezineaticles.com.

With over 23 years of legal experience, you will receive excellent service at reasonable rates! Our suburban office is conveniently located about 10 minutes from downtown, just off Rt. 390 with plenty of free convenient parking.

Before opening Cummings Law Offices, PLLC, Mr. Cummings was associated with three of the regions’ largest law firms, including Nixon Peabody LLP. He has represented a wide variety of clients including individuals, businesses, landlords, residential and commercial lenders, industrial and commercial entities, municipal corporations, not-for-profit corporations, real estate brokers, and property owners’ associations.

Martindale Hubbell, the nation's largest and oldest attorney listing directory, has given Mr. Cummings an "AV" rating which is defined by Martindale Hubbell as follows: "An AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating." (Martindale Hubbell, ISLN # 908081873)

Prior to his work in the law, Mr. Cummings served in the Office of the Deputy Director of Planning and Urban Development for the City of Akron, Ohio, was employed in the Housing Division of the Akron Health Department, operated a housing consultant service and owned and managed numerous multi-family buildings.

Click here to read the complete resume of James J Cummings III