Atty. Gerard Joseph Britton

Atty. Gerard Joseph Britton

Gerard Joseph Britton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, commercial and 4 other areas of law. Gerard received a B.S. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Gerard Joseph Britton is a Topiary Discovery LLC based in New York, New York. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), New Jersey (1996), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2005), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2009). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1990) and City College of the City University of New York (B.S. Engineering, 1983). Active member of American Bar Association Federal Bar Council Association of Certified Fraud Examiners International Association of Independent Private Sector Inspectors General. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerard Joseph Britton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Gerard received a B.S. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Gerard practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gerard Joseph Britton's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Rights

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Gerard Joseph Britton's law office located?
Gerard Joseph Britton's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerard Joseph Britton handle?
Gerard Joseph Britton focuses on criminal defense, business, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gerard Joseph Britton practiced law?
Gerard Joseph Britton has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Gerard Joseph Britton go to law school?
Gerard Joseph Britton earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Engineering, 1983).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1990
B.S. Engineering
City College of the City University of New York
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2009

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