Atty. Defne Gunay

Atty. Defne Gunay

Defne Gunay is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, securities / investment fraud, education. Defne received a degree from Fordham University School of Law, and has been licensed for 14 years.

New York New York 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Defne Gunay at a glance

Defne Gunay is a securities, consumer, education, and energy attorney based in New York, New York. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in New York (2012). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Defne Gunay is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, securities / investment fraud, education
  • Defne received a degree from Fordham University School of Law, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Defne practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Defne Gunay's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Education Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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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Where is Defne Gunay's law office located?
Defne Gunay's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Defne Gunay handle?
Defne Gunay focuses on securities, consumer, education, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Defne Gunay practiced law?
Defne Gunay has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

Fordham University School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2012

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