Atty. Burton Gelfand

Atty. Burton Gelfand

Burton Gelfand is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law. Burton received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About Burton Gelfand at a glance

Burton Gelfand is a landlord/tenant attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in New York (1962). Educated at New York Law School (—). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Burton Gelfand is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law
  • Burton received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Burton practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Burton Gelfand's Areas of Practice

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

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 Brooklyn 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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Where is Burton Gelfand's law office located?
Burton Gelfand's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Burton Gelfand handle?
Burton Gelfand focuses on landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Burton Gelfand practiced law?
Burton Gelfand has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
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Practice Areas

Education

New York Law School
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1962

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