Atty. Cherie A. Gaines

Atty. Cherie A. Gaines

Cherie A. Gaines is a lawyer practicing civil practice.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About Cherie A. Gaines at a glance

Cherie A. Gaines is a litigation attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in California (1963) and New York (1981). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1960) and Barnard College (B.A., 1956). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cherie A. Gaines is a lawyer practicing civil practice
  • Cherie A. received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1956, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Cherie A. practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Cherie A. Gaines's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Cherie A. Gaines's law office located?
Cherie A. Gaines's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cherie A. Gaines handle?
Cherie A. Gaines focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Cherie A. Gaines practiced law?
Cherie A. Gaines has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Cherie A. Gaines go to law school?
Cherie A. Gaines earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.A., 1956).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1960
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1956

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1963
New York
Admitted: 1981

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