Atty. Carl E. Person
Carl E. Person is a lawyer practicing civil rights, intellectual property, litigation and appeals and 1 other area of law.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 64+ Years Experience
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About Carl E. Person at a Glance
Carl E. Person is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Carl E. Person Law Office. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on ip, foreclosure, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1962), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at Harvard University Law School (LL.B., 1962) and Long Island University (B.A., 1959). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Carl E. Person
- Carl E. Person is a lawyer practicing civil rights, intellectual property, litigation and appeals and 1 other area of law
- Carl received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
- Carl practices at Carl E. Person Law Office in New York, NY
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Carl E. Person's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl E. Person handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Carl E. Person is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Foreclosure Defense in New York
Carl E. Person is one of 14,094 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in New York →
Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Carl E. Person is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in New York
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Carl E. Person is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Carl E. Person
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Carl E. Person's practice in the field of ip, foreclosure, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Carl E. Person brings 64+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Carl E. Person can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, foreclosure, and civil rights, Carl E. Person can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Carl E. Person attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Carl E. Person Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Carl E. Person has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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