Atty. Bernadette Gargano

Atty. Bernadette Gargano

Bernadette Gargano is a lawyer practicing international law, appellate practice, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Bernadette received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Bernadette Gargano at a glance

Bernadette Gargano is a Special Counsel based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Duke, Holzman,Photiadis & Gresens LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2003), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York (2004). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1999) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. English, 1993). Active member of Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations Women's Bar Association of New York. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernadette Gargano is a lawyer practicing international law, appellate practice, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Bernadette received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Bernadette practices at Duke, Holzman,Photiadis & Gresens LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bernadette Gargano's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernadette Gargano 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Education 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 Buffalo 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 Bernadette Gargano

Where is Bernadette Gargano's law office located?
Bernadette Gargano's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Duke, Holzman,Photiadis & Gresens LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernadette Gargano handle?
Bernadette Gargano focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bernadette Gargano practiced law?
Bernadette Gargano has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Bernadette Gargano go to law school?
Bernadette Gargano earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. English, 1993).
How can I contact Bernadette Gargano for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1999
B.A. English
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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