About James Alan
James Alan Kozachek practices in Pennsylvania and appears before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He is also admitted in New York and New Jersey, allowing him to handle matters that cross state lines and reach federal appellate review.
Kozachek established Cartusciello & Kozachek, LLC in 2013 and serves as a partner and founder. He built the firm to handle contested matters across multiple forums. Since founding the practice, he has overseen litigation strategy and case management for a range of clients while guiding the firm’s day-to-day operations.
He regularly appears in state and federal courts. His work involves trial-level litigation and appellate proceedings, and he handles procedural and substantive issues that arise in both arenas. That scope requires attention to detail and an ability to translate complex legal questions into clear arguments for judges and opposing counsel.
Colleagues describe his courtroom style as direct and measured. He prepares cases with an eye toward litigation posture at each stage, from pleadings through post-judgment matters. In multi-jurisdictional disputes he coordinates filings and defenses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York to maintain consistency and protect clients’ positions.
Kozachek’s practice also includes advising clients on procedural risk and the practical consequences of litigation choices. He focuses on developing litigation plans that account for appellate options and timing. For matters that proceed to appeal, he has experience framing issues for higher courts and briefing complex questions of law.
Outside court, he manages firm responsibilities that include supervising associates and coordinating with co-counsel. The firm’s work reflects a preference for contested matters that require active litigation and appellate handling rather than transactional counseling.
He continues to practice at Cartusciello & Kozachek, LLC, representing clients in state and federal litigation across the jurisdictions where he is admitted. His current practice centers on representing clients in matters before state and federal courts across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
