James J. Reddan, Esq.,PC

I am a husband, father of 3, and an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Army. During my young adult life, I worked in retail and construction. I decided to become a lawyer in my mid-twenties. I enlisted in the army and obtained my Associate’s Degree from Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. Upon returning to New York I applied to Adelphi University for a job in the Physical Plant, the maintenance division of the university.

Once working at Adelphi, I continued my education. Early January 1991 I received a phone call from my US Army Reserve Unit. I was activated for service, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. My unit's first stop was Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I was then stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. Upon returning to New York I obtained my B.S. from Adelphi University.

Still employed at Adelphi I saw a need for new leadership in the union and ran for Shop Steward. I won the election and became shop steward of Local 100. Along with other members of the local we negotiated a contract that included a pension plan that allowed our members to retire with dignity. Negotiations were over and it was time to see if I was accepted to law school. Touro Law Center accepted me into the night division. I would start law school in August 1994. In June of 1997, I received a J.D., passed the bar exam and was sworn in as a N.Y.S. licensed attorney in April 1998.

My first job as an attorney was in Nassau County. The Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency hired me, as a traffic prosecutor. After a year, I decided to enter private practice.

I met my beautiful wife and we married. We purchased a house and together made it a home. We have been blessed with three beautiful children. Our children attend our local public schools. I am a trustee of our local school board and component high school district. I look forward to what the future brings.