Atty. Alan Mark Parness
Alan Mark Parness is a lawyer practicing administrative agency practice, commodities futures, commodities regulation and 19 other areas of law. Alan received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Administrative Agency Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Alan Mark Parness at a Glance
Alan Mark Parness is a business, securities, and government attorney based in New York, New York. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1970) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A. English, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American (Vice Chair, State Regulation of Securities Committee, Section of Business Law Chairman, Direct Participations, Commodities and Hybrid Securities Subcommittee, 1989—) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Mark Parness
- Alan Mark Parness is a lawyer practicing administrative agency practice, commodities futures, commodities regulation and 19 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Alan practices in New York, NY
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Alan Mark Parness's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Mark Parness handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Securities Law in New York
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Mark Parness
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 Mark Parness's practice in the field of business, securities, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Mark Parness brings 55+ 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 District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Alan Mark Parness can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and government, Alan Mark Parness 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 Mark Parness 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 Mark Parness Handles in New York
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