ABOUT PRACTICE AREAS OUR TALENT RESOURCES CAREERS CONTACT ◀ PREVIOUS NEXT ▶ James R. LaVaute Of Counsel Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Syracuse (315) 422-7111 (315) 471-2623 (fax) jrlavaute@bklawyers.com Download VCard We are here to help ▶ With over 35 years of experience, James R. LaVaute is at the forefront of representing private and public sector labor unions and engages in a wide variety of proceedings, including contract negotiations, National Labor Relations Board and Public Employment Relations Board cases, arbitration and litigation. Jim is among an elite list of attorneys that have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for ten years or longer. In addition, Jim serves as counsel to multiemployer employee benefit plans primarily in the electrical industry. In his role as fund counsel, he provides advice to Trustees and administrators on day-to-day ERISA issues. Read more Education Bar & Court Admissions Significant Representations Publications Speaking Engagements Affiliations Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1972 Syracuse University Syracuse, New York Honors: Associate Editor, Syracuse Law Review Bachelor of Science, 1969 Lemoyne College Syracuse, New York ABOUT PRACTICE AREAS OUR TALENT RESOURCES CAREERS CONTACT 1.800.667.5521 © 2021 Blitman & King LLP Attorney Advertising | Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome About this Site Statement of Client's Rights Accessibility