Atty. Bruce M. Handler

Atty. Bruce M. Handler

Bruce M. Handler is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (332) 209-5396

Profile Summary

About Bruce M. Handler at a glance

Bruce M. Handler is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1985) and Rutgers College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce M. Handler is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Bruce practices at Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce M. Handler's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Real Estate Law

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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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Securities 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 venue, 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 Bruce M. Handler

Where is Bruce M. Handler's law office located?
Bruce M. Handler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce M. Handler handle?
Bruce M. Handler focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bruce M. Handler practiced law?
Bruce M. Handler has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Bruce M. Handler go to law school?
Bruce M. Handler earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Bruce M. Handler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1985
B.A.
Rutgers College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991

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