Atty. Edward Andrew Puerta

Atty. Edward Andrew Puerta

Edward Andrew Puerta is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, construction / development, equipment finance / leasing. Edward received a degree from Touro Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Jericho Jericho 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Edward Andrew Puerta at a glance

Edward Andrew Puerta is an Attorney based in Jericho, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Touro Law School (—). Serands clients in Jericho, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Andrew Puerta is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, construction / development, equipment finance / leasing
  • Edward received a degree from Touro Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Edward practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Jericho, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Andrew Puerta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Andrew Puerta 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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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 Jericho 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

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Where is Edward Andrew Puerta's law office located?
Edward Andrew Puerta's law practice is located in Jericho, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Andrew Puerta handle?
Edward Andrew Puerta focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward Andrew Puerta practiced law?
Edward Andrew Puerta has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Education

Touro Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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