Atty. Ellen M Papera

Atty. Ellen M Papera

Ellen M Papera is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Wyckoff Wyckoff 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Ellen M Papera at a glance

Ellen M Papera is a Member based in Wyckoff, New Jersey, practicing at Ellen Mercer Papera Esquire. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and New Jersey (1993). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1983) and Colby College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Wyckoff, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen M Papera is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Ellen practices at Ellen Mercer Papera Esquire in Wyckoff, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen M Papera's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wyckoff are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ellen M Papera's law office located?
Ellen M Papera's law practice is located in Wyckoff, New Jersey. The firm is Ellen Mercer Papera Esquire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen M Papera handle?
Ellen M Papera focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Ellen M Papera practiced law?
Ellen M Papera has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Ellen M Papera go to law school?
Ellen M Papera earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Ellen M Papera for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1983
B.A.
Colby College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993

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