Atty. Alan Avery Heller
Alan Avery Heller is a lawyer practicing commercial litigator, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Alan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Alan Avery Heller at a Glance
Alan Avery Heller is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Foster Garvey PC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2001). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Avery Heller
- Alan Avery Heller is a lawyer practicing commercial litigator, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Alan practices at Foster Garvey PC in New York, NY
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Alan Avery Heller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Avery Heller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Construction Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Alan Avery Heller
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan Avery Heller's practice in the field of trusts, business, real estate, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Avery Heller brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Alan Avery Heller can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and real estate, Alan Avery Heller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Alan Avery Heller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alan Avery Heller Handles in New York
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