Atty. Arthur M. Handler
Arthur M. Handler is a lawyer practicing civil rights, ethics & professional responsibility, tax and 5 other areas of law.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 66+ Years Experience
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About Arthur M. Handler at a Glance
Arthur M. Handler is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Arthur M. Handler Law Offices LLC. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on tax, civil rights, government, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1960), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1963), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1963), and U.S. Supreme Court (1965). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1960) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.S. Accounting, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Arthur M. Handler
- Arthur M. Handler is a lawyer practicing civil rights, ethics & professional responsibility, tax and 5 other areas of law
- Arthur received a B.S. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Arthur practices at Arthur M. Handler Law Offices LLC in New York, NY
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Arthur M. Handler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur M. Handler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Arthur M. Handler is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
Government & Administrative Law in New York
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Arthur M. Handler is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in New York
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Arthur M. Handler
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 Arthur M. Handler's practice in the field of tax, civil rights, government, adr, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Arthur M. Handler brings 66+ 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, Arthur M. Handler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, civil rights, and government, Arthur M. Handler 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 Arthur M. Handler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Arthur M. Handler Handles in New York
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