Atty. Ama Aligwekwe

Atty. Ama Aligwekwe

Ama Aligwekwe is of counsel to Aguwa & Metu, P.C. He holds a Bachelor of laws (Honors) degree from University of Nigeria, Barrister at law (Honors) degree from the Nigeria Law School and a Masters in business administration from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria with majors in project and financial management.

Jamaica Jamaica 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Ama Aligwekwe is an Of Counsel based in Jamaica, New York, practicing at Aguwa & Metu, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York State (2012). Educated at University of Nigeria, Nsukka LL.B. (—) and Nigerian Law School B.L. (—). Serands clients in Jamaica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ama Aligwekwe is of counsel to Aguwa & Metu, P.C
  • He holds a Bachelor of laws (Honors) degree from University of Nigeria, Barrister at law (Honors) degree from the Nigeria Law School and a Masters in business administration from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria with majors in project and financial management
  • He is admitted to the New York Bar
  • He is also admitted to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor
  • He has over twenty years consumer and commercial banking experience, specializing in financial law, compliance, consumer and commercial lending, credit risk management, portfolio management, and business development
  • He has worked for AllStates Trust Bank and United Bank for Africa, where he participated in the structuring of multi-billion dollar portfolios in syndicated lending, loans and credit lines to blue chip and multinational companies
  • Mr. Aligwekwe advises Aguwa & Metu, P.C. on business development and assists corporate clients on a variety of financial and project management assignments

Practice Areas Explained

Ama Aligwekwe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ama Aligwekwe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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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 Jamaica 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Ama Aligwekwe's law office located?
Ama Aligwekwe's law practice is located in Jamaica, New York. The firm is Aguwa & Metu, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ama Aligwekwe handle?
Ama Aligwekwe focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ama Aligwekwe practiced law?
Ama Aligwekwe has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

University of Nigeria, Nsukka LL.B.
- In Progress
Nigerian Law School B.L.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York State
Admitted: 2012

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