Atty. Barry Richard Lax

Atty. Barry Richard Lax

Barry Richard Lax is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities arbitrations, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Barry received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry Richard Lax at a glance

Barry Richard Lax is a Founding Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Lax & Neville, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Seco (1997). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1993) and Emory University (B.A., 1989). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barry Richard Lax is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities arbitrations, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • Barry received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Barry practices at Lax & Neville, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Barry Richard Lax's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry Richard Lax

Where is Barry Richard Lax's law office located?
Barry Richard Lax's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lax & Neville, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry Richard Lax handle?
Barry Richard Lax focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Barry Richard Lax practiced law?
Barry Richard Lax has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Barry Richard Lax go to law school?
Barry Richard Lax earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Barry Richard Lax for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1993
B.A.
Emory University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Seco
Admitted: 1997

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