Atty. Chris Christofides

Atty. Chris Christofides

Chris Christofides is a lawyer practicing appeals, consumer protection, construction law and 6 other areas of law. Chris received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Chris Christofides at a glance

Chris Christofides is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Abrams, Gorelick, Friedman & Jacobson, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. Senior, 1979) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chris Christofides is a lawyer practicing appeals, consumer protection, construction law and 6 other areas of law
  • Chris received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Chris practices at Abrams, Gorelick, Friedman & Jacobson, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Christofides's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Chris Christofides is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Chris Christofides

Where is Chris Christofides's law office located?
Chris Christofides's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Abrams, Gorelick, Friedman & Jacobson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Christofides handle?
Chris Christofides focuses on real estate, construction, slip & fall, product liability, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Chris Christofides practiced law?
Chris Christofides has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Chris Christofides go to law school?
Chris Christofides earned their education at (J.D. Senior, 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Chris Christofides for a consultation?
You can contact Chris Christofides directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chris Christofides received?
Chris Christofides's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Senior
Brooklyn Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1984

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