Atty. Drita Nicaj

Atty. Drita Nicaj

Drita Nicaj is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, appeals and 5 other areas of law. Drita received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Drita Nicaj at a glance

Drita Nicaj is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Drita Nicaj. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1997), New Jersey (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2001). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1996) and Fordham University (B.A., 1993). Active member of New York State Bar Association Westchester Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Drita Nicaj is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • Drita received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Drita practices at Law Offices of Drita Nicaj in Poughkeepsie, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Drita Nicaj's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Poughkeepsie 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 Drita Nicaj

Where is Drita Nicaj's law office located?
Drita Nicaj's law practice is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Drita Nicaj. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Drita Nicaj handle?
Drita Nicaj focuses on personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Drita Nicaj practiced law?
Drita Nicaj has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Drita Nicaj go to law school?
Drita Nicaj earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Drita Nicaj for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1996
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1997
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2001

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