Atty. Donna A. Canfield

Atty. Donna A. Canfield

Donna A. Canfield is a lawyer practicing education, state, local and municipal law, labor and employment.

Melville Melville 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna A. Canfield at a glance

Donna A. Canfield is a City University of NY based in Melville, New York. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, education, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003). Educated at City University of New York School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Ohio University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donna A. Canfield is a lawyer practicing education, state, local and municipal law, labor and employment
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1986, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Donna practices in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Donna A. Canfield's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Donna A. Canfield is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Melville 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 Donna A. Canfield

Where is Donna A. Canfield's law office located?
Donna A. Canfield's law practice is located in Melville, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna A. Canfield handle?
Donna A. Canfield focuses on employment, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Donna A. Canfield practiced law?
Donna A. Canfield has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Donna A. Canfield go to law school?
Donna A. Canfield earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Donna A. Canfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
City University of New York School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Ohio University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

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