Atty. George James Benakis

Atty. George James Benakis

George James Benakis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation. George received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About George James Benakis at a glance

George James Benakis is a litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of International Trade (1996). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • George James Benakis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation
  • George received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • George practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

George James Benakis's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 George James Benakis's law office located?
George James Benakis's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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George James Benakis focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George James Benakis practiced law?
George James Benakis has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did George James Benakis go to law school?
George James Benakis earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Brooklyn College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1996

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