Atty. Edward Griffith

Atty. Edward Griffith

Edward Griffith, founder of The Griffith Firm, has over 30 years of experience representing clients across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Edward has successfully handled cases at both trial and appellate levels, covering a wide range of practice areas such as complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, entertainment law, securities and commodities litigation and arbitration, shareholder litigation, civil rights, international dispute resolution, legal malpractice, and insurance coverage.

New York New York 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (347) 428-0711

Profile Summary

About Edward Griffith at a glance

Edward Griffith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Griffith Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984), and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1983) and Yale University (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Griffith, founder of The Griffith Firm, has over 30 years of experience representing clients across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America in state and federal courts throughout the United States
  • Edward has successfully handled cases at both trial and appellate levels, covering a wide range of practice areas such as complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, entertainment law, securities and commodities litigation and arbitration, shareholder litigation, civil rights, international dispute resolution, legal malpractice, and insurance coverage
  • In addition to litigation, The Griffith Firm provides representation for domestic and international clients in various transactional matters

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Griffith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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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 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 venue, 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 Edward Griffith

Where is Edward Griffith's law office located?
Edward Griffith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Griffith Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Griffith handle?
Edward Griffith focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward Griffith practiced law?
Edward Griffith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Edward Griffith go to law school?
Edward Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Edward Griffith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1983
B.A.
Yale University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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