Atty. Hugh A. Forde

Atty. Hugh A. Forde

Hugh A. Forde is a lawyer practicing admiralty, commercial, international law.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Hugh A. Forde at a glance

Hugh A. Forde is a Gard (North America) Inc. based in New York, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern and Western Districts of New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1999). Educated at Columbia University (LL.M. Hofstra, 1998) and Binghamton University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hugh A. Forde is a lawyer practicing admiralty, commercial, international law
  • Hugh received a B.A. degree from Binghamton University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Hugh practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Hugh A. Forde's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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International Law

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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

Common questions about Hugh A. Forde

Where is Hugh A. Forde's law office located?
Hugh A. Forde's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hugh A. Forde handle?
Hugh A. Forde focuses on business, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Hugh A. Forde practiced law?
Hugh A. Forde has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Hugh A. Forde go to law school?
Hugh A. Forde earned their education at (LL.M. Hofstra, 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Hugh A. Forde for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Hofstra
Columbia University
- 1998
B.A.
Binghamton University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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