Atty. Ira Checkla

Atty. Ira Checkla

Ira Checkla is a lawyer practicing commercial practice, real estate, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. Ira received a B.B.A. degree from Pace University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Ira Checkla at a glance

Ira Checkla is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at John W. Hughes. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), New Jersey (1984), and U.S. District Court District of New Jersey and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1983) and Pace University (B.B.A., 1980). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ira Checkla is a lawyer practicing commercial practice, real estate, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Ira received a B.B.A. degree from Pace University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Ira practices at John W. Hughes in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ira Checkla's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ira Checkla

Where is Ira Checkla's law office located?
Ira Checkla's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is John W. Hughes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ira Checkla handle?
Ira Checkla focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ira Checkla practiced law?
Ira Checkla has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Ira Checkla go to law school?
Ira Checkla earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Ira Checkla for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1983
B.B.A.
Pace University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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