Atty. Debra L. Cherney

Atty. Debra L. Cherney

Debra L. Cherney is a lawyer practicing computers and software, contracts, equipment finance and leasing and 8 other areas of law.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Debra L. Cherney at a glance

Debra L. Cherney is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Bernstein & Cherney. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1983) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra L. Cherney is a lawyer practicing computers and software, contracts, equipment finance and leasing and 8 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Debra practices at Bernstein & Cherney in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Debra L. Cherney's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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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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Commercial Real Estate

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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 Debra L. Cherney

Where is Debra L. Cherney's law office located?
Debra L. Cherney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Bernstein & Cherney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra L. Cherney handle?
Debra L. Cherney focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Debra L. Cherney practiced law?
Debra L. Cherney has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Debra L. Cherney go to law school?
Debra L. Cherney earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Debra L. Cherney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1983
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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