Atty. Deena Kessler
Deena Kessler is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, family and 2 other areas of law. Deena received a B.A. degree from Queen College of the City University of New York in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Deena Kessler is a family law, litigation, and adr attorney based in Forest Hills, New York. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at St John's University (J.D., 1990) and Queen College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deena Kessler is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, family and 2 other areas of law
- Deena received a B.A. degree from Queen College of the City University of New York in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Deena practices in Forest Hills, NY
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Deena Kessler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deena Kessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Deena Kessler is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Deena Kessler is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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 Forest Hills 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 venue, 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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