Atty. Carol Colfax

Atty. Carol Colfax

Carol Colfax is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce: personal injury, child custody and 1 other area of law. Carol received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol Colfax at a glance

Carol Colfax is a car accidents, child custody, and family law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999) and Wisconsin (1999). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1995) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1992). Provides legal services in Italian and Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carol Colfax is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce: personal injury, child custody and 1 other area of law
  • Carol received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Carol practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Colfax's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family 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

Common questions about Carol Colfax

Where is Carol Colfax's law office located?
Carol Colfax's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Colfax handle?
Carol Colfax focuses on car accidents, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Carol Colfax practiced law?
Carol Colfax has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
What languages does Carol Colfax speak?
Carol Colfax provides legal services in Italian, Spanish Portuguese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Carol Colfax go to law school?
Carol Colfax earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Carol Colfax for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1999

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