Atty. Ilissa Churgin Hook

Atty. Ilissa Churgin Hook

Ilissa Churgin Hook is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy. Ilissa Churgin received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Wayne Wayne 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Ilissa Churgin Hook at a glance

Ilissa Churgin Hook is a Member based in Wayne, New Jersey, practicing at Hook & Fatovich, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), New York (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts (1997). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1996) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1993). Active member of Bergen County, Rockland County, New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Law Section) and New York State (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ilissa Churgin Hook is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy
  • Ilissa Churgin received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Ilissa Churgin practices at Hook & Fatovich, LLC in Wayne, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Ilissa Churgin Hook's Areas of Practice

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

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 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 Wayne 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

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Where is Ilissa Churgin Hook's law office located?
Ilissa Churgin Hook's law practice is located in Wayne, New Jersey. The firm is Hook & Fatovich, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ilissa Churgin Hook handle?
Ilissa Churgin Hook focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Ilissa Churgin Hook practiced law?
Ilissa Churgin Hook has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Ilissa Churgin Hook go to law school?
Ilissa Churgin Hook earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1996
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts
Admitted: 1997

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