Atty. Edward Jay Hilfer

Atty. Edward Jay Hilfer

Edward Jay Hilfer is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, administrative law, workers compensation. Edward received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Edward Jay Hilfer at a glance

Edward Jay Hilfer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cass & Peters PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Queens College of the City University of New York B.A. Accounting (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Jay Hilfer is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, administrative law, workers compensation
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Edward practices at Cass & Peters PLLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Jay Hilfer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Jay Hilfer 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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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Edward Jay Hilfer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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 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 Edward Jay Hilfer

Where is Edward Jay Hilfer's law office located?
Edward Jay Hilfer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cass & Peters PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Jay Hilfer handle?
Edward Jay Hilfer focuses on employment, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward Jay Hilfer practiced law?
Edward Jay Hilfer has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Edward Jay Hilfer go to law school?
Edward Jay Hilfer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
How can I contact Edward Jay Hilfer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1981
Queens College of the City University of New York B.A. Accounting
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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