Atty. Avis Bishop-Thompson
Avis Bishop-Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law. Avis received a B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Avis Bishop-Thompson is a Partner based in Teaneck, New Jersey. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, bankruptcy, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and New Jersey (2000). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1987) and Spelman College (B.A. Political, 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section Co-Chair Young Lawyers Division) California State Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) American Bar Association. Serands clients in Teaneck, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Avis Bishop-Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law
- Avis received a B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Avis practices in Teaneck, NJ
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Avis Bishop-Thompson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Avis Bishop-Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Avis Bishop-Thompson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New Jersey →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Avis Bishop-Thompson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Avis Bishop-Thompson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Avis Bishop-Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Avis Bishop-Thompson is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Teaneck are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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