Atty. Howard Kagan

Atty. Howard Kagan

Howard Kagan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 7 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Kagan at a glance

Howard Kagan is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Kagan & Gertel, Esqs.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, formation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and New Jersey (1989). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1989) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A. Brooklyn, 1970). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard Kagan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 7 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Howard practices at Kagan & Gertel, Esqs. in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Kagan's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Business Formation

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Howard Kagan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

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.

Howard Kagan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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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 Brooklyn 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

Common questions about Howard Kagan

Where is Howard Kagan's law office located?
Howard Kagan's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is Kagan & Gertel, Esqs.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Kagan handle?
Howard Kagan focuses on car accidents, formation, medical malpractice, personal injury, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Kagan practiced law?
Howard Kagan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Howard Kagan go to law school?
Howard Kagan earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Brooklyn, 1970).
How can I contact Howard Kagan for a consultation?
You can contact Howard Kagan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1989
B.A. Brooklyn
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989

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