Atty. Brett D. Jaffe

Atty. Brett D. Jaffe

Brett D. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar criminal defense, regulatory law and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (646) 797-2069 Book Appointment

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About Brett D. Jaffe at a glance

Brett D. Jaffe is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen & Gresser LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2002), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Active member of American Bar Association Federal Bar Council SIFMA. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brett D. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar criminal defense, regulatory law and 3 other areas of law
  • Brett received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brett practices at Cohen & Gresser LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brett D. Jaffe's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Brett D. Jaffe

Where is Brett D. Jaffe's law office located?
Brett D. Jaffe's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen & Gresser LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett D. Jaffe handle?
Brett D. Jaffe focuses on formation, criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brett D. Jaffe practiced law?
Brett D. Jaffe has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brett D. Jaffe go to law school?
Brett D. Jaffe earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Brett D. Jaffe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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