Atty. Frederick B Polak
Frederick B Polak is a lawyer practicing corporate/commercial litigation, employment law/employment litigation, white collar criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Frederick B Polak at a Glance
Frederick B Polak is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Post Polak, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, workers comp, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of (1974), District of Columbia (1975), New Jersey (1980), and New York (1980). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D. American, 1974) and Alfred University (B.A. Georgetown, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick B Polak
- Frederick B Polak is a lawyer practicing corporate/commercial litigation, employment law/employment litigation, white collar criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Frederick practices at Post Polak, P.A. in New York, NY and 1 other location
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Frederick B Polak's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick B Polak handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Workers Compensation in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Frederick B Polak
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Frederick B Polak's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, business, workers comp, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick B Polak brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of, District of Columbia, and New Jersey, Frederick B Polak can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and business, Frederick B Polak can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Frederick B Polak attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Frederick B Polak Handles in New York
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