Atty. Dorian D. Ames

Atty. Dorian D. Ames

Professional Background and Activities • Broome County Bar Association (Member; Board of Directors, 1986-1989, 1996-1999; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1999-2005; Chairman, Judicial Candidate Review Committee 2005-2008) • New York State Bar Association (Member, Sections on Business Law and Real Estate) • Susquehanna County Bar Association (Member) • Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member) • Town Justice, Town of Vestal (1988) ————— Honorary Recognitions • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America • Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition • Broome County Bar Ass

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Profile Summary

About Dorian D. Ames at a glance

Dorian D. Ames is an Of Counsel based in Vestal, New York, practicing at Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, health care, cannabis, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1987), and Pennsylvania (1993). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1981) and LeMoyne College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Vestal, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Professional Background and Activities • Broome County Bar Association (Member; Board of Directors, 1986-1989, 1996-1999; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1999-2005; Chairman, Judicial Candidate Review Committee 2005-2008) • New York State Bar Association (Member, Sections on Business Law and Real Estate) • Susquehanna County Bar Association (Member) • Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member) • Town Justice, Town of Vestal (1988) ————— Honorary Recognitions • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America • Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition • Broome County Bar Association Ethics & Civility Award, 2019 • Broome County Bar Association Community Service Award - 2014 • Pi Gamma Mu (Member) ————— • Broome Leadership Institute- Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, 'Law and the Courts,' Annually • 'Comparison of Business Entities and Their Formation," Presenter to the Financial Planning Association of Southern Tier New York, April 19th, 2018 • Business Entity Comparisons & Formations, Presenter to the Binghamton University Small Business Council, September 14th, 2016 • Small Business Formation, Presenter to the Entrepreneur Class at SUNY Broome, January 28, 2016 • Small Business Training Program, Speaker at the Small Business Development Center at BU, January 7, 2016 Community Activities • Vestal Dollars for Scholars (Past President) • Binghamton Club • American Red Cross-Southern Tier Chapter • LeMoyne College Alumni Association • LeMoyne College Board of Regents (Past Member)

Practice Areas Explained

Dorian D. Ames's Areas of Practice

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

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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

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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 Vestal 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 Dorian D. Ames

Where is Dorian D. Ames's law office located?
Dorian D. Ames's law practice is located in Vestal, New York. The firm is Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dorian D. Ames handle?
Dorian D. Ames focuses on business, real estate, health care, cannabis, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Dorian D. Ames practiced law?
Dorian D. Ames has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Dorian D. Ames go to law school?
Dorian D. Ames earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Dorian D. Ames for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dorian D. Ames received?
Dorian D. Ames's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1981
B.A.
LeMoyne College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993

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