James Yamamoto

James Yamamoto works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in New York. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

James Yamamoto handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New York, including Workplace Injuries, Medical Benefits, Lost Wages, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In New York, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact James immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of James Yamamoto's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 29 years of experience in New York workers' comp law, James knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

James Yamamoto primarily serves clients in Ithaca and the surrounding New York area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New York and were injured at work, contact James's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.