Atty. Bruce Alan Claugus

Atty. Bruce Alan Claugus

Bruce Alan Claugus is a lawyer practicing corporate law and business litigation, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 11 and 171 other areas of law. Bruce received a degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 49 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Bruce Alan Claugus at a glance

Bruce Alan Claugus is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at DeForest - CLAUGUS & MITCHELL. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on patent, chapter 7, formation, contracts, and copyright. Admitted to practice in New York (1977) and Illinois (1983). Educated at Georgetown University The Ohio State University B.C.E. The Ohio State University M.S. (—). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce Alan Claugus is a lawyer practicing corporate law and business litigation, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 11 and 171 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bruce practices at DeForest - CLAUGUS & MITCHELL in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Alan Claugus's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Business Formation

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Contracts

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Copyright 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 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

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Where is Bruce Alan Claugus's law office located?
Bruce Alan Claugus's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is DeForest - CLAUGUS & MITCHELL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Alan Claugus handle?
Bruce Alan Claugus focuses on patent, chapter 7, formation, contracts, copyright. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bruce Alan Claugus practiced law?
Bruce Alan Claugus has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Practice Areas

Bankruptcy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Corporate Law and Business Litigation Asset Based Finance Asset Sales Bankruptcy Litigation Bankruptcy Reorganization Banks And Banking Breach of Contract Business Acquisitions Business Arbitration Business Associations Law Business Divestitures Business Law Business Litigation Business Mediation Business Organization Business Start Ups Business Torts Business Transactions Business Transfers Business Valuation Buy Sell Agreements Buying and Selling of Businesses Civil Practice Closely Held Business Estate Planning Closely Held Business Law Closely Held Corporations Commercial Arbitration Commercial Banking Commercial Bankruptcy Commercial Contracts Commercial Credit Commercial Finance Commercial Law Commercial Litigation Commercial Loans Commercial Mediation Commercial Transactions Commercial Transfers Complex and Multi District Litigation Complex Business Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Contracts Copyright Infringement Copyright Licensing Copyright Litigation Copyright Prosecution Copyright Protection Copyright Registration Copyrights Corporate Banking Law Corporate Commercial Law Corporate Contracts Corporate Dissolutions Corporate Finance Corporate Formation Corporate Insurance Corporate Insurance Defense Corporate Law Corporate Litigation Corporate Organization Corporate Partnerships Corporate Planning Corporate Reorganization Corporate Successions Corporate Workouts Credit Enhancement Cross Border Finance Debt And Equity Finance Debt Finance Debtor and Creditor Debtor And Creditor Workouts Design Patents Emerging Business Law Emerging Growth Companies Entrepreneurial Business Law Equipment Finance Equipment Finance and Leasing Equipment Leasing Equity Finance Export Finance Factoring Law Family Corporations Federal Civil Practice Finance Financial Institutions Litigation Financial Restructuring Forestry Law Fraudulent Conveyance Industrial Models And Designs Industrial Property Industrial Property Rights Insolvency Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Arbitration Intellectual Property Enforcement Intellectual Property Infringement Intellectual Property Licensing Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Procurement Intellectual Property Rights International Business Law International Commercial Arbitration International Commercial Contracts International Commercial Finance International Commercial Law International Contracts International Corporate Finance International Finance International Joint Ventures International Loans International Sale Of Goods International Trade Joint Ventures Latin America Trade Letters Of Credit Leveraged Acquisitions Leveraged Buyouts Liquidations Loan Restructuring Loan Syndication Loan Workouts Loans Mechanical Intellectual Property Mechanical Patent Prosecution Mechanical Patents Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures Mergers And Acquisitions Mergers And Acquisitions Finance Mexico Trade Mineral Leasing Mineral Rights Mineral Royalties Natural Gas Natural Gas Contracts Natural Resources Negotiable Instruments Oil And Gas Acquisitions Oil and Gas Arbitration Oil and Gas Contracts Oil And Gas Exploration Oil And Gas Leasing Oil And Gas Litigation Oilfield Drilling Out Of Court Debt Restructuring Patent Applications Patent Infringement Patent Prosecution Patent Protection Patents Pre Bankruptcy Workouts Privatization Proprietary Rights Public Corporations S Corporations Secured Creditors Rights Secured Finance Secured Lending Secured Transactions Small Business Corporations Small Business Law Sole Proprietorships Strategic Alliances Structured Finance Takeovers Timber And Logging Law Trade Finance Uniform Commercial Code Unsecured Creditors Rights Unsecured Finance Workouts

Education

Georgetown University The Ohio State University B.C.E. The Ohio State University M.S.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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