Atty. Brian Thomas Rafferty

Atty. Brian Thomas Rafferty

Brian Thomas Rafferty is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, criminal defense, commercial and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Brian Thomas Rafferty at a glance

Brian Thomas Rafferty is an U.S. Attorney's Off. Southern Dist. of Georgia based in New York, New York. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2001), New Jersey (2019), and Georgia (2020). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Thomas Rafferty is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, criminal defense, commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Brian practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Thomas Rafferty's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Brian Thomas Rafferty

Where is Brian Thomas Rafferty's law office located?
Brian Thomas Rafferty's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Thomas Rafferty handle?
Brian Thomas Rafferty focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Thomas Rafferty practiced law?
Brian Thomas Rafferty has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Brian Thomas Rafferty go to law school?
Brian Thomas Rafferty earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Brian Thomas Rafferty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2001
New Jersey
Admitted: 2019
Georgia
Admitted: 2020

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