Atty. Halima Akhtar-Gutman

Atty. Halima Akhtar-Gutman

Halima Akhtar-Gutman is a lawyer practicing environmental law, construction law, litigation. Halima received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Port Washington Port Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Halima Akhtar-Gutman at a glance

Halima Akhtar-Gutman is a Member based in Port Washington, New York, practicing at Gutman & Gutman. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1989) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1978). Active member of American, Queens County, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Port Washington, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Halima Akhtar-Gutman is a lawyer practicing environmental law, construction law, litigation
  • Halima received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Halima practices at Gutman & Gutman in Port Washington, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Halima Akhtar-Gutman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Halima Akhtar-Gutman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Port Washington 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 Halima Akhtar-Gutman's law office located?
Halima Akhtar-Gutman's law practice is located in Port Washington, New York. The firm is Gutman & Gutman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Halima Akhtar-Gutman handle?
Halima Akhtar-Gutman focuses on construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Halima Akhtar-Gutman practiced law?
Halima Akhtar-Gutman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Halima Akhtar-Gutman go to law school?
Halima Akhtar-Gutman earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1989
B.A.
Wayne State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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