Atty. Deborah Ariel

Atty. Deborah Ariel

Deborah Ariel is a lawyer practicing immigration, employment & labor, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years.

White Plains White Plains 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Deborah Ariel at a glance

Deborah Ariel is an Associate based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Seham Seham Meltz & Petersen, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, immigration, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2007). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Smith College (B.A., 2000). Active member of American Bar Association New York County Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Ariel is a lawyer practicing immigration, employment & labor, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Deborah practices at Seham Seham Meltz & Petersen, LLP in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ariel's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 White Plains 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 Deborah Ariel

Where is Deborah Ariel's law office located?
Deborah Ariel's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Seham Seham Meltz & Petersen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ariel handle?
Deborah Ariel focuses on formation, contracts, employment, immigration, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Deborah Ariel practiced law?
Deborah Ariel has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Deborah Ariel go to law school?
Deborah Ariel earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Deborah Ariel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
Smith College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007

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