Atty. Hugh Handeyside

Atty. Hugh Handeyside

Hugh Handeyside is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, international, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Hugh received a degree from London School of Economics in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Hugh Handeyside at a glance

Hugh Handeyside is a litigation, civil rights, appellate, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Washington (2007) and New York (2016). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2007) and London School of Economics (M.Sc. London, 2004). Active member of Washington State bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hugh Handeyside is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, international, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Hugh received a degree from London School of Economics in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Hugh practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Hugh Handeyside's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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International 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 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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Where is Hugh Handeyside's law office located?
Hugh Handeyside'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 Handeyside handle?
Hugh Handeyside focuses on litigation, civil rights, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Hugh Handeyside practiced law?
Hugh Handeyside has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Hugh Handeyside go to law school?
Hugh Handeyside earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (M.Sc. London, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2007
M.Sc. London
London School of Economics
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2016

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