Atty. Boris Gelfand

Atty. Boris Gelfand

Boris Gelfand is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, intellectual property, debt collection and 2 other areas of law. Boris received a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Boris Gelfand at a glance

Boris Gelfand is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Johns Hopkins University (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Boris Gelfand is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, intellectual property, debt collection and 2 other areas of law
  • Boris received a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Boris practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Boris Gelfand's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 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 Boris Gelfand

Where is Boris Gelfand's law office located?
Boris Gelfand's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Boris Gelfand handle?
Boris Gelfand focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Boris Gelfand practiced law?
Boris Gelfand has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Boris Gelfand go to law school?
Boris Gelfand earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Boris Gelfand for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2009
B.S.
Johns Hopkins University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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