Atty. Christopher A. Romanelli

Atty. Christopher A. Romanelli

It is a privilege to represent the clients I represent. The list of representative professions of people I have had the privilege to represent in successful asbestos cases is varied.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Christopher A. Romanelli at a glance

Christopher A. Romanelli is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), New Jersey (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1999), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1997) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1994). Active member of Associations and Licenses •New York State Bar Assn and •American Association for Justice. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • It is a privilege to represent the clients I represent
  • The list of representative professions of people I have had the privilege to represent in successful asbestos cases is varied
  • It ranges from professions historically associated with asbestos exposure such as Armed Forces service members who protect our country, construction workers who helped build our city, as well as utility workers, police officers and firefighters who keep our city safe to professions with less common exposures, such as dentists, artists, bakery workers, stage actors and musicians
  • Christopher A. Romanelli is an associate attorney in our Asbestos Litigation group
  • He handles cases where work- or home-exposure to asbestos caused mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis decades later
  • Mr. Romanelli is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, and in U.S
  • District Court (New York Southern and Eastern districts)
  • Mr. Romanelli - born and raised in New York - obtained a juris doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1997
  • During his instruction there, he served as a staff writer and, later, as an editor of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
  • In his final year at Fordham University, he was a teaching assistant who helped other students master legal writing
  • Mr. Romanelli earned a bachelor of arts degree from The City University of New York, Brooklyn College

Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Christopher A. Romanelli's law office located?
Christopher A. Romanelli's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weitz And Luxenberg P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Christopher A. Romanelli practiced law?
Christopher A. Romanelli has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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Christopher A. Romanelli earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1997
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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