Atty. Erik Shanni

Atty. Erik Shanni

Erik Shanni is a lawyer practicing commercial, small business, personal injury. Erik received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Summit Summit 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Erik Shanni at a glance

Erik Shanni is a personal injury and business attorney based in Summit, New Jersey. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1986), New York (1991), and Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1986) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Erik Shanni is a lawyer practicing commercial, small business, personal injury
  • Erik received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Erik practices in Summit, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Erik Shanni's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Erik Shanni is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Summit 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

Common questions about Erik Shanni

Where is Erik Shanni's law office located?
Erik Shanni's law practice is located in Summit, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik Shanni handle?
Erik Shanni focuses on personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Erik Shanni practiced law?
Erik Shanni has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Erik Shanni go to law school?
Erik Shanni earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Erik Shanni for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1986
B.A.
Bucknell University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1991
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992

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