Atty. Ellen Lacy Messina

Atty. Ellen Lacy Messina

Ellen Lacy Messina is a lawyer practicing education law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Delmar Delmar 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Ellen Lacy Messina at a glance

Ellen Lacy Messina is an Assoc. Coun. based in Delmar, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Albany Law School of Union College (J.D., 1976) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Delmar, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Lacy Messina is a lawyer practicing education law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Ellen practices in Delmar, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Lacy Messina's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student 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 Delmar 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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Where is Ellen Lacy Messina's law office located?
Ellen Lacy Messina's law practice is located in Delmar, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Lacy Messina handle?
Ellen Lacy Messina focuses on education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ellen Lacy Messina practiced law?
Ellen Lacy Messina has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Ellen Lacy Messina go to law school?
Ellen Lacy Messina earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Ellen Lacy Messina received?
Ellen Lacy Messina's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union College
- 1976
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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