Atty. Howard Kailes

Atty. Howard Kailes

Howard Kailes is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance and 9 other areas of law. Howard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Newark Newark 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Kailes at a glance

Howard Kailes is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, tax, civil rights, consumer, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1978) and New Jersey (1998). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1977) and Harvard College A.B. cum laude Harvard College A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard Kailes is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance and 9 other areas of law
  • Howard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Howard practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Kailes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Consumer Protection

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Kailes

Where is Howard Kailes's law office located?
Howard Kailes's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Kailes handle?
Howard Kailes focuses on business, tax, civil rights, consumer, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Howard Kailes practiced law?
Howard Kailes has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Howard Kailes go to law school?
Howard Kailes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (—).
How can I contact Howard Kailes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1977
Harvard College A.B. cum laude Harvard College A.B. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998

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